Small hospitals take biggest hit in Medicare bad debt pay cut
Small, rural, critical access hospitals (CAHs) would be disproportionately affected by proposed cuts to Medicare bad debt payments, which could save the federal government $42 billion over 10 years.
Rural healthcare providers see improving financial outlook, but challenges persist
Rural healthcare organizations, particularly critical access hospitals, are increasingly optimistic about their financial viability, with 96% expressing confidence in their financial stability and 58% reporting that their organization is more stable now than it was five years ago.