For rural hospitals, mergers may be key to survival, study finds

Chief Healthcare Executive November 21, 2024
Ron Southwick

Many hospitals in rural areas are struggling to stay afloat. A report commissioned by the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare suggests mergers may be the best option for some rural providers.

With many rural hospitals struggling to keep their doors open, a new report suggests that providers in precarious positions should consider finding a larger partner.

The Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare commissioned the analysis, conducted by Dobson | DaVanzo, a healthcare consulting firm.

Rural hospitals have long faced financial challenges, with many seeing modest volumes and operating margins even during the best of times. But the report suggests that mergers and acquisitions by larger partners can give some rural hospitals a better shot at long-term viability.

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