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Threats of closure and fewer services continue plaguing rural hospitals

You might have caught on in previous news as rural hospitals across the state face tough decisions and weigh closing facilities. Others are looking at services where margins are narrow or negative and opting to trim them back to remain open. Another hospital closed its doors this week in Trinity, Texas. Still, in communities across the state, local business leaders and citizens are joining [...]

By |2025-04-25T16:30:41+00:00April 25, 2025|News and Updates|0 Comments

Myth Busting! Rural hospitals under strain? Facts or Fiction?

The Financial Strain on Rural Hospitals is Real? Here's How: The financial challenges faced by rural hospitals are multifaceted. Low Medicaid reimbursement rates, rising operational costs, and staffing shortages have made it increasingly difficult for these hospitals to maintain essential services. Obstetrics programs, in particular, are among the leading financial losses for hospitals, prompting many to shut down these departments to preserve overall financial viability. [...]

By |2025-04-21T17:06:29+00:00April 18, 2025|Events, News and Updates|0 Comments
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