REH Designation Can Help Hospitals Overcome Financial and Operational Challenges

Are you a hospital executive concerned about the future of your community hospital? You aren’t alone. 


Many U.S. rural and community hospitals have been closed or made cutbacks in services. In January 2023, the federal government established the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation as a way to retain local healthcare services. 
 
This white paper explores the role of REHs, various trends impacting this model, implications of REHs, and key considerations involved in REH conversions.


 

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