Troy Brunt of Community Hospital reveals a concerning reality: 56% of rural hospitals in Nebraska are losing money, risking closures. A Sheps Center analysis shows 338 rural hospitals nationwide face imminent threats from Medicaid cuts. Community Hospital's difficult decision to close Curtis Medical Center, vital for 30 years, stems from extensive financial analysis. Discover more about this pressing issue: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/07/rural-nebraska-hospital-announces-closure. Kudos to Brunt for shedding light on this critical matter! #RuralHealthcare #HospitalClosure #MedicaidCuts #CommunityHealth #CurtisMedicalCenter
Rural Nebraska Hospital Announces Closure, Cites Medicaid Cuts

The first of many rural hospitals has announced its closure due to the devastating cuts in the Republicans' budget bill.

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>>If cuts are made because hospitals can no longer afford staff, it doesn’t only affect Medicaid patients but all Oklahomans seeking care, Webber said.

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The most expensive services, like oncology and neonatal, are likely to be cut first, she said. <<

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Merritt, B.C. residents rally following another ER closure

"Somebody's going to get in a catastrophe situation and we're not going to have any way to help them. It's not just us, it's people travelling on the highway. It's everybody."

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Elkford, B.C. mayor frustrated over ‘temporary’ ER closure now in 16th month

"It's very, very, very frustrating," Mayor Steve Fairbarn said. "People are worried about what's going to happen to them people who have medical issues now, they're scared."

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