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Operational Challenges During Public Health Emergencies in Safety-Net Hospitals

Description
Results of a study identifying challenges faced by safety net hospitals (SNHs) and approaches to strengthen future emergency response capacity. Based on data from 10 SNHs, including 3 in rural areas. Mentions rural throughout.
Author(s)
Tara Kirk Sell, Vanessa Gregoire, Madisen S. Neufeld, et al.
Citation
JAMA Network Open, 9(10), e2640799
Date
10/2026
Tagged as
Emergency preparedness and response · Hospitals · Public health