Becker's Healthcare October 17, 2024
More than three-quarters of U.S. rural counties are designated health professional shortage areas, and rural Americans are less likely to have insurance coverage and more likely to longer to access healthcare.
Here are three pieces of legislation addressing the rural healthcare gap in 2024:
1. President Joe Biden’s 2024 budget included several policies to support rural healthcare systems, including $30 million to provide technical assistance for rural hospitals at risk of closure and expand rural hospital service lines. Another $13 million was allocated for rural healthcare workforce...
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