Between 2013 and 2020, about 4% of rural hospitals closed, resulting in people in these areas having to travel about 20 additional miles to reach inpatient care, and 40 miles farther for specialty care. Since then, closures have accelerated, further isolating rural communities from essential services. Rural health in America is at a critical juncture, and states must map how they strengthen quality and access to care to better serve communities.…
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