Purpose There is a growing concern about the COVID-19 epidemic intensifying in rural
areas in the United States (US). In this study, we described the dynamics of COVID-19 cases …

Older adults in rural areas of the US face unique risks related to COVID-19. Rural areas are
older, on average, than urban areas, and have more underlying health conditions and fewer …

This discussion paper is part of the National Academy of Medicine's Emerging Stronger After
COVID-19: Priorities for Health System Transformation initiative, which commissioned …

Purpose During the COVID‐19 epidemic, it is critical to understand how the need for hospital
care in rural areas aligns with the capacity across states. Methods We analyzed data from …

People living in rural regions in the United States face more health challenges than their non-
rural counterparts which could put them at additional risks during the COVID-19 pandemic …

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic highlighted the need for novel tools to promote health equity.
There has been a historical legacy around the location and allocation of public facilities …

Analysts anticipate that these continuing financial challenges will generate a wave of
consolidation among hospitals and physician practices through 2021. 1 Critical access …

Importance In response to financial stress created by the reduction in care during the COVID-
19 pandemic, hospitals received financial assistance through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief …

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a financial stress test for US
hospitals. 1, 2 Revenues have declined from the suspension of elective procedures and …

BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every facet of the health care
delivery system, including the workforce. Rural health systems have been particularly hard …