A Comparison of Critical Access Hospitals and Other Rural Acute Care Hospitals in Pennsylvania

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Examines finances of acute care hospitals in rural Pennsylvania between 2000 and 2020 to determine if the Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation increases financial stability. Compares CAHs to rural Prospective Payment System hospitals to draw conclusions on the success of the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program's impact on CAHs. Includes information on financial measures, hospital characteristics, quality measures, payer mix, and more to suggest opportunities for strengthening CAH viability.

Dinesh R. Pai, Chamila K. Dissanayake, Anna M. Anna

Journal of Rural Health, 39(4), 719-727

2023

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Critical Access Hospitals · Healthcare business and finance · Statistics and data · Sustainability of programs · Pennsylvania