"Nearly 90% of the land in the United States is rural and about one in five people, or some 60 million, live throughout it according to the U.S. Census."
"Data also show rural residents are older, have worse health outcomes and less health care access than their urban counterparts."
Rural hospitals face financial challenges, with many operating at a loss, which adversely affects healthcare access for millions of Americans. Approximately 90% of U.S. land is rural, housing about 60 million people, or one in five residents. Rural populations tend to be older and experience poorer health outcomes compared to urban populations, further complicating their access to necessary healthcare services.
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