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Medicaid expansion could be a lifeline for rural hospitals in the South

By Elisha Brown

January 28, 2022 - Rural hospitals were able to survive 2021 with special pandemic assistance, but some aid is set to expire by the end of this year. Advocates say state Medicaid expansion could help rural hospitals confront the worsening staffing crisis and provide much-needed care in their communities.

rural health equity act

Medicaid expansion could be a lifeline for rural hospitals in the South

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