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Alabama’s Rural Hospitals in Crisis | Birmingham News
Alabama’s rural hospitals are collapsing under the weight of a decades-old political decision — refusing Medicaid expansion in 2010 when it was essentially free money from the federal government. The result? Seven hospitals already closed, 27 more on the brink, and communities losing critical healthcare, jobs, and safety nets. While 40 other states seized the opportunity, Alabama’s leaders turned down the deal — and now, with federal funding slashed even further, the state is falling behind. It’s time for bold action before more rural hospitals vanish forever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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