Critical Access Hospitals stand as lifelines for rural communities across America, providing essential acute care services to populations that would otherwise face hours of travel for hospital care. Established by Congress in 1997 through the Balanced Budget Act, the CAH designation was created to address the alarming rate of rural hospital closures and ensure that […]
Rural Health Clinics stand as vital healthcare access points for millions of Americans living in underserved rural communities. Established by Congress in 1977 to address limited access to primary care in rural areas, these clinics deliver essential medical services while operating under a unique cost-based reimbursement model that differs fundamentally from traditional fee-for-service medicine. This […]