Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
4-2024
Abstract
This study aimed to analyze the effects of rural hospital closures on employment level, economic indicators, and availability of care for communities. The research showed that rural hospital closures negatively impacted community economies and access to healthcare.
Recommended Citation
Lestitian-Howard, J., Ooten, C., Poindexter, J., Martin, C., Coustasse, A., (2024, April). “Rural Hospital Closures Unraveling the Socioeconomic, Healthcare Access, and Community Impact on Local Communities.” Presented at the Appalachian Research in Business Symposium at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia.
Comments
The proceedings are available at Proceedings-of-the-Appalachian-Research-in-Business-Symposium-2024-Marshall-Final.pdf. Copyright 2024 The Authors. All rights reserved.