They talk about how thin their margins are and what they might be able to do to stay afloat. In many cases it's getting rid of departments and essential services rather than closing altogether. So We have emergency departments that have closed in rural hospitals, leaving the situation where people would have to drive much longer distances for emergency care. Things like mental health divisions where it's not a profit center for a hospital. Delivery units, delivery departments are closing. The maternal care shortage in our state is dire. (06:56–07:09)
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