The Potential for Hospital System Integration to Improve the Financial Outlook of Rural Hospitals in the United States

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Provides an overview of the current financial status of rural hospitals and their risk of closure, as defined by days of cash on hand and total margins. Discusses the impact of rural hospital closures on local communities, including on health outcomes, demographics, and the economy. Explores the extent to which affiliating with, merging with, or being acquired by a larger hospital system can impact the financial position of rural hospitals.

Al Dobson, Michael Beins, Patrick McMahon, et al.

11/2024

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Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare, Dobson DaVanzo & Associates

Closures of healthcare facilities and services · Economics and the economy · Healthcare business and finance · Hospitals · Statistics and data