Cambria Nwosu, DNP, RN, LNC, CNOR(E), CSSM(E) on Instagram: "11/19/25 A new study out today shows physician owned hospitals cherry pick the richest, healthiest patients while rural hospitals bleed out. Congress is pushing a bill that would make it even worse. Rural patients will pay the price. Source: Title: “Introduction of POHs Could Lead to Reduced Overall and Medicare Margins for Existing Rural Community Hospitals” published November 18, 2025. #RuralHealthcare #HealthcareNews #NursingNews #HealthPolicy #AHAStudy #fyp"

A new study by the American Hospital Association sheds light on the devastating impact of physician-owned hospitals on rural healthcare. With physician-owned hospitals cherry-picking the healthiest patients, rural hospitals struggle to stay afloat. Congress is pushing a bill that could exacerbate the problem, putting rural patients at risk. Join the conversation about the future of rural healthcare and the importance of protecting these critical facilities.