Building Stronger Support Systems for Rural Healthcare

15:21 - 30 Sep 2025

There are nearly 2,000 rural community hospitals, which make up just a bit over a third of all hospitals in the U.S., according to the American Hospital Association. These hospitals are serving millions of Americans who are in critical need of healthcare, which is why the risk of more closures is a major concern as it further limits care access for vulnerable communities. The financial health of many rural hospitals is largely precarious because they operate on thin margins, have limited revenue sources and rely heavily on government funding. And with recent legislative changes, including...