Why rural healthcare fund’s $50B for tech upgrades may not help vulnerable hospitals and providers

By: Kevin J. Bennett

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 993

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Healthcare across rural America is in crisis.

In the past two decades, close to 200 rural hospitals have closed – 44 since 2020 alone. Hundreds more have cut much-needed health services, such as maternity care and chemotherapy treatments. Nearly half are losing money on their day-to-day operations, putting them at risk of closure.

Most regions in rural America are designated as areas that lack sufficient healthcare providers.

In 2025, the …

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