Rural Americans are facing a growing crisis in access to health care, with the closure of hospitals and a lack of services leaving many in health care deserts. This trend has persisted for years, with about 150 rural hospitals closing since 2010. In a podcast episode, KFF Health News correspondent Sarah Jane Tribble discusses the collapse of a rural Kansas community hospital and its ongoing impact on the residents of Fort Scott. The situation is reflective of the challenges faced by rural America, where poverty, illness, and an aging population make access to health care even more critical. The content is available for republishing with proper credit and permissions.
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Listen to ‘Tradeoffs’: How the Loss of a Rural Hospital Compounds the Collapse of Care
