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Rural Hospital Emergency Model Tested | Lexington News
A new emergency hospital model launched by Congress in 2023 aimed to rescue struggling rural facilities by focusing on emergency care, but its first major test—Sturgis Hospital in Michigan—is closing next year, signaling deep concerns for the future of rural healthcare. While some converted hospitals report improved finances and expanded services, critics argue the program’s structure may not be enough to sustain them. With ongoing threats like Medicaid cuts and calls for updates—including adding maternity or recovery beds—the model is seen as a partial solution in an ongoing battle to keep…
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