Rural Hospitals Deserve More Than Patchwork Policies

Cody Lendon Mullens; Janice C. Probst; Andrew M. Ibrahim

doi:10.1001/jama.2025.14945

September 3, 2025JAMA

Rural Hospitals Deserve More Than Patchwork Policies

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Improving the organization of rural hospitals is essential to ensure their long-term sustainability.
Rethinking funding models is necessary to provide lasting support for rural health services.
Current patchwork policies do not adequately address the unique challenges faced by rural hospitals.
Sustainable funding is crucial for maintaining quality healthcare in rural communities.

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This viewpoint highlights the need to restructure funding policies for rural hospitals, suggesting that better organization may improve their sustainability.

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This Viewpoint discusses reworking the funding and organization of rural hospitals to enhance their sustainability.

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