An Expansion Mindset for Rural Health

Opportunities exist for health systems to expand care delivery beyond a model centered around an urban headquarters. But in the “middle of nowhere,” there’s a delicate balance between access and quality. With inflation increasing, rural providers try to keep wages competitive, but labor shortages can lead to rural hospital closures. And internet access issues affect these hospitals’ ability to reach a population that is often older and sicker than the rest of the country. Within these dynamics, having an expansion mindset can make all the difference.