Perceptions of access to care after a rural hospital closure in an economically distressed county of Appalachian Tennessee.
Amanda LetherenKathleen Conroy BrownCristina S BarrosoCarole R MyersRobert NoblesPublished in: The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association (2023)
Our findings provide a critical perspective to inform local leaders and policymakers on the impacts of a hospital closure in a rural community. As rural hospitals continue to close, it is crucial to develop multi-level, community-driven solutions to ensure access to care for rural communities.