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Performance across independent community hospitals remained relatively flat across February. With median margins oscillating between 3% and 5% for the last seven months and no material declines in expenses, many community health systems continue to wrestle with finding the growth necessary to fund the future. #hospitalmanagement #hospitals #healthcareleadership #healthcareleaders #nurseleaders #nursesonlinkedin #physicians #healthcareinnovation #healthcarequality #hospital

Performance across independent community hospitals remained relatively flat in February. With median margins oscillating between 3% and 5% for the last seven months and no material declines in expenses, many community health systems continue to wrestle with finding the growth necessary to fund the future. Want to learn more? Follow the Community Hospital Forum #hospitalmanagement #hospitals #healthcareleadership #healthcareleaders #nurseleaders #nursesonlinkedin #physicians #healthcareinnovation #healthcarequality #hospital

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If you or your organization want to play a leading role in attracting doctors here, let me know. This issue was prioritized by our municipal partners as a key economic constraint but no single organization, municipality or govt policy can solve it alone. It’s requires a collaborative, cross-sectoral, region-wide effort.

***RURAL HOSPITAL CLOSURES DEVASTATE COMMUNITIES*** Rural hospital closures continue to devastate communities, as highlighted in a recent KFF Health News article. The story of Jellico, Tennessee, where the hospital closure left residents with no local healthcare and an economic void, underscores the urgent need for sustainable solutions. The closure of rural hospitals not only disrupts healthcare access but also cripples local economies, leading to job losses and shuttered businesses. Innovative repurposing of hospital buildings, like in Somerville and McKenzie, Tennessee, can help mitigate some of these impacts, but it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. At Dynamis Advisors, our sole purpose is the design and creation of Healthy Villages®, which are community-centered, sustainable, and economically attainable alternatives to hospital closures. Healthy Villages® provide essential healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of each community. By integrating health services with local resources and fostering community engagement, these community hubs ensure continuous access to care while stimulating local economies. This innovative approach not only addresses immediate healthcare needs but also promotes long-term community well-being and resilience. The health and vitality of rural communities depend on our ability to adapt and innovate. Let's continue to push for sustainable, community-centered solutions to ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need. #RuralHealth #HealthcareAccess #CommunityImpact #HealthEquity #SustainableSolutions https://lnkd.in/dpMtwTE3

Nursing homes are expensive. Confronted with population #ageing, governments strive to protect older people against excessive out-of-pocket payments, while at the same time trying to limit #publicspending on care. This column discusses how the design of out-of-pocket payments for nursing home care can contribute to these goals, building on a study looking at a Dutch reform. ⭐A sound design should combine an incentive for efficient care use with protection against the accumulation of out-of-pocket payments over many years. Vox column by: Marianne Tenand (Centraal Planbureau), Pieter Bakx (Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam), Bram Wouterse (Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam) Read more here: https://ow.ly/7QHF50QA4Wh

Nursing homes are expensive. Confronted with population ageing, governments strive to protect older people against excessive out-of-pocket payments, while at the same time trying to limit public spending on care. Marianne Tenand (CPB), Bram Wouterse (EUR) and Pieter Bakx (EUR) discuss in their VoxEU column (see below) how the design of out-of-pocket payments for nursing home care can contribute to these goals. Interested to learn more? Find the full working paper here: https://lnkd.in/erqUVuRz #cepr #cpb #centraalplanbureau Centraal Planbureau CEPR - Centre for Economic Policy Research #voxeu

Performance across independent community hospitals remained flat across the last three months. With median margins stuck between 4% and 5% for the last year, and no material declines in expenses, many community health systems continue to wrestle with finding the growth necessary to fund the future. Want to learn more about how independent hospitals are doing? Follow Community Hospital Forum #hospitalmanagement #hospitals #healthcareleadership #healthcareleaders #nurseleaders #nursesonlinkedin #physicians #healthcareinnovation #healthcarequality #hospital

The rural hospital crisis is REAL. The documentary visits several small towns impacted by hospital closures and interviews the impacted workers and community members. Hospital closes: 1. Jobs are lost (and in a market that can’t absorb the loss) 2. People move away. 3. Those people were spouses of hospital workers that owned businesses, which closed. 4. Income tax revenue for the community decreases, 20%-50%, resulting in decreased community funding and services. 5. The vacant hospital building becomes a place for squatters, homeless, addicts, and criminals. The hospital is stripped of copper pipes and wire by thieves, creating a greater burden to attempt re-opening. 6. The death rate increases. 7. For rural communities on state borders, healthcare expenses increase because of out of network costs and coverage. List of Closed Hospitals (MC = Medical Center) (RMC = Regional MC) (CH = Community Hospital) AL Southwest Alabama MC, Thomasville Randolph MC, Roanoke Chilton MC, Clanton Georgiana MC AZ Florence CH Cochise RMC, Douglas AK De Queen MC CA Adventist Health Feather River, Paradise Coalinga RMC FL Campbellton-Graceville Hosp Regional General Hosp, Williston Shands Lake Shore RMC, Lake City GA Heart County Hosp, Harwell Charlton Memorial Hosp, Folkeston Stewart Webster Hosp, Richland Lower Oconee CH, Glenwood Southwest Georgia RMC, Cuthbert KA Horton CH Oswego CH Sumner CH, Wellington KY Nicholas CH, Carlisle Parkway RMC Fulton,Lewis Doctors Hosp at Deer Creek, Leesville MN Albany Area Hosp MS Patients Choice Medical of Humphreys County, Bethany Pioneer CH of Newton Merrit Health Natchez Community Campus MO Sac-Osage Hosp, Oceola Parkland Health Center Weber Rd., Farmington Southeast Health Center of Reynolds County, Ellington Two Rivers RMC, Kennett I-70 Community Hosp, Sweet Springs Pinnacle RMC, Bloonville NV Nye RMC, Tonopa NC Vidant Pungo Hosp, Bellhaven Sandhills RMC, Hamlet Davie MC, Mocksville OK Latimer County General Hosp, Wilburton Sayre CH PA Saint Catherine MC Fountain Springs, Ashland Elmwood City MC SC Bamber County Memorial Hosp Marlboro Park Hosp, Bennettsville Southern Palmetto Hosp, Barnwell Fairfield Memorial Hosp, Winnsboro TN Haywood Park CH, Brownsville United RMC, Manchester Tennova Healthcare McNairy Regional, Selmer Copper Basin MC Copperhill McKenzie RMC Jamestown RMC Jellico MC Perry CH, Linden Cumberland River Hosp, Celina Decatur County General Hosp Parsons TX Shelby RMC Renaissance Hosp, Terrell East Texas MC, Clarksville East Texas MC, Gilmer East Texas MC, Trinity Good Shepherd MC, Linden Lake Whitney MC, Whitney Hunt RCH of Commerce Gulf Coast MC, Wharton Nix Community General Hosp, Dilley Weimar MC Care RMC, Aransas Pass Little River Healthcare Rockdale Hosp Little River Healthcare Cameron Hosp Central Hosp of Bowie VA Pioneer CH of Patrick County, Stuart WV Williamson Memorial Hosp