“Even if the number of hospitals converting to REH is small, this new designation nonetheless represents momentum toward solutions capable of averting more closures and retaining services in these already vulnerable communities. Hopefully we can build upon this momentum before the instability accelerates again,” added Topchik.
Resources
The study, “Rural Health Safety Net Under Renewed Pressure as Pandemic Fades” can be read HERE.
Michael Topchik will be discussing the findings of this new study and Chartis’ REH data modeling during a session at the National Rural Health Association’s Rural Health Policy Institute Conference on Tuesday, February 7 at 1:30 p.m. ET.
About Chartis
Chartis is a comprehensive healthcare advisory firm dedicated to helping clients build a healthier world. We work across the healthcare continuum with more than 600 clients annually, including providers, payers, health services organizations, technology and retail companies, and investors. Through times of change, challenge, and opportunity, we advise the industry on how to navigate disruption, pursue growth, achieve financial sustainability, unleash technology, improve care models and operations, enhance clinical quality and safety, and advance health equity. The teams we convene bring deep industry expertise and industry leading innovation, enabling clients to achieve transformational results and create positive societal impact.
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