Rural Hospital Closures and Mortality From Time-Sensitive Conditions in Texas

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Examines the relationship between mortality and rural hospital closures in Texas. Analyzes time-sensitive deaths per 100,000 residents across 175 counties between 2006 and 2019 and observes changes in mortality rates in a county where a rural hospital closed or in a nearby affected area. Includes county-level map showing location of hospital closures.

Mark A. Poisler, Kritee Gujral

JAMA Network Open, 9(9), e2636325

09/2026

Closures of healthcare facilities and services · Hospitals · Mortality · Statistics and data · Texas