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fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Santa Clara County studies impact of possible rural hospital closure - San Jose Spotlight

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital closure would significantly strain Santa Clara County's healthcare system, potentially increasing emergency department visits at St. Louise Regional Hospital to 2.4 times the county average.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Rural health's $50 billion tech transformation: Too fast to last

CMS's $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program faces implementation challenges as states rush to deploy solutions without adequate understanding of rural community needs, risking wasted funds and unintended consequences.
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