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Financial Challenges of Providing Obstetric Services at Rural US Hospitals

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Description
Presents a study on the financial challenges faced by rural hospitals operating obstetric units. Bases findings on survey data from hospital administrators detailing financial factors such as payer mix, fixed costs, and workforce, among other measures.
Author(s)
C.E. Busse, K. O'Hanlon, K.B. Kozhimannil, J.D. Interrante
Citation
Journal of Rural Health, 41(4), e70082
Date
10/2025
Tagged as
Health workforce supply and demand · Healthcare business and finance · Hospitals · Maternal health and prenatal care · Statistics and data · Women