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2024

Rural hospitals

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Rural Hospital Closures Unraveling The Socioeconomic, Healthcare Access, And Community Impact On Local Communities, Jake Lestitian-Howard, Chase Ooten, Jay Poindexter, Colette Martin, Alberto Coustasse Apr 2024

Rural Hospital Closures Unraveling The Socioeconomic, Healthcare Access, And Community Impact On Local Communities, Jake Lestitian-Howard, Chase Ooten, Jay Poindexter, Colette Martin, Alberto Coustasse

Management Faculty Research

This study aimed to analyze the effects of rural hospital closures on employment level, economic indicators, and availability of care for communities. The research showed that rural hospital closures negatively impacted community economies and access to healthcare.