Even before the coronavirus pandemic threw the entire healthcare industry — in fact, the whole country — into an unprecedented situation, rural hospitals faced some serious challenges.
In many cases, these hospitals occupy a unique position in their communities. They are often the largest employer in the community, as well as the primary healthcare provider. Further, rural communities represent 20 percent of the U.S. population, establishing smaller hospitals as a very important part of the industry.
In many cases, these hospitals occupy a unique position in their communities. They are often the largest employer in the community, as well as the primary healthcare provider. Further, rural communities represent 20 percent of the U.S. population, establishing smaller hospitals as a very important part of the industry.
