The Rural Health Crisis: How Critical Access Hospitals Became Essential — and Why They're Now at Risk
For those unfamiliar with what a Critical Access Hospital is or how it operates, this article breaks down what you need to know. We'll walk through the origins and function of CAHs, explain the impact of new federal legislation, and show how all of this is reshaping rural health care as we know it.
Whether you're part of a rural hospital, a local official, or someone simply concerned about access to care in rural communities, this piece will help you understand the stakes — and the urgent need for action.
