The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban and rural hospital profitability.
Laura McFadyenSusie GurzendaGeorge PinkTyler L MaloneKristin ReiterPublished in: The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association (2024)
This preliminary analysis portrays the importance of the PHE government funding in supporting hospitals during the pandemic, and shows declining profitability trends without the funds. Rural PPS hospitals fare the worst suggesting continued need for financial support if the trend continues.