February 13, 2025
The state of care across rural areas in the U.S. is under intense pressure with reduced reimbursements, dwindling access to care, and deteriorating population health status causing alarming instability, according to a recent report by Chartis, a health care consulting firm.
The report states that 46 percent of rural hospitals in the U.S. are operating in the red, and 432 are vulnerable to closure.
“For the more than 46 million people who live in rural areas, the rapid deterioration of access to care and persistent financial strain raise pointed questions about the safety net’s ability to continue to meet the needs of these communities in the future,” according to the Chartis report.
Here are five things to know:
The Chartis report is available online.
HAP is focused on advocacy to ensure that rural hospitals can sustainably serve their communities. Learn more about HAP’s agenda to ensure all Pennsylvanians can access high-quality care.
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