Rural hospitals: an asset in the continuum of care
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Rural hospitals: an asset in the continuum of care
Healthc Financ Manage.
2015 Nov.
Abstract
When embarking on a partnership or acquisition, a rural hospital and a larger health system can accomplish a smooth transition, as long as they both keep in mind: > The fundamental (and financial) differences between urban and rural hospitals > The areas where the rural hospital in the partnership or acquisition is profitable > The importance of a clinic strategy in a partnership.
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