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March 7, 2023

Rural Hospital Closures Fuel Rising Demand and Costs at Nearby Hospitals

CTSA Program–supported research reveals that rural hospital closures nationwide put a strain on the financial and staffing resources of surrounding hospitals, which may further jeopardize access to health care in rural communities.

2023-03-07 NCATS /news-events/news/rural-hospital-closures-fuel-rising-demand-and-costs-at-nearby-hospitals