Access to a nearby hospital in a rural community can make a life-or-death difference for folks needing emergency care in minutes, not hours. But that requires keeping rural hospitals open. Extending the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program is an important step toward making that happen.
Discussing the importance of rural hospital access in New Mexico.
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