Abby Burns

Mar 22, 2023 | advisory.com | Abby Burns

A report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform (CHQPR) found that over 600 rural hospitals are at risk of closing in 2023, citing persistent financial challenges related to patient services or depleted financial resources. More than 600 rural hospitals are at risk of closing in 2023In the report, which was released in January, CHQPR identified 631 rural hospitals — over 29% nationwide — at risk of closing in 2023.