Nearly Half of Rural Hospitals Face Negative Operating Margins as COVID-19 Hits Outpatient Revenue

Provides an overview of a study that found nearly half of rural hospitals are operating in the red with 450 facilities at risk of closing their doors. Describes how the COVID-19 pandemic has further destabilized the rural health system, as outpatient services were suspended for months resulting in financial losses for many rural hospitals.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - Category: Rural Health Source Type: news