Access to quality care in rural areas has been making headlines since the pandemic began. The issue of ensuring appropriate access to services in rural and community hospitals is not a new concern. But with the unprecedented number of shutdowns—not only of certain departments and service lines but also total closure of hospitals—that has been occurring recently, access to quality care in rural areas has gained renewed attention.
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