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The Rural Health Safety Net Under Pressure: Understanding the Potential Impact of COVID-19

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Examines the stability of the rural health safety net at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Outlines key factors that will influence the impact of COVID-19 on rural healthcare, including access to intensive care unit beds, outpatient service revenues, and rural provider days cash on hand. Highlights provisions of the CARES Act aimed at mitigating the impact of the pandemic on rural hospitals.
Date
2022
Type
Document
Organization
Chartis Center for Rural Health
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Access · COVID-19 · Emergency preparedness and response · Healthcare business and finance · Hospitals · Inpatient care · Legislation and regulations · Outpatient care · Specialty care