Bill would ensure care after rural hospital closures

(By Ashleigh Hollowell for Becker’s Hospital Review)

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced legislation that would shield communities from care interruptions in the event of a hospital closure.

Hospital closures can be dangerous for rural communities, particularly those near or neighboring medical deserts, which includes 70% of rural counties, according to the National Rural Healthcare Association. Continue reading here…

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