Rural hospital closures led to higher prices at nearby hospitals

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Rural hospital closures led to higher prices at nearby hospitals

Rural hospital closures directly impact the health of rural Americans by reducing access to care. New research from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health sheds light on another consequence of these closures: rising prices at "surviving" rural hospitals. This first-of-its-kind analysis shows that when a rural hospital closes, it eliminates a low-price, potentially more affordable hospital from the region. Moreover, commercial prices…

Colorado's rural hospitals teeter on the edge of financial collapse, but serve patients and local economies

Colorado’s rural hospitals are teetering on the edge of financial collapse, burdened by rising costs, shrinking reimbursements and a growing list of state and federal regulations, according to the Colorado Hospital Association.