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The United States faces a healthcare workforce shortage, which is projected to worsen. Estimates show a shortage of over 85,000 physicians by 2036, with the U.S. only meeting 87% of overall physician demand. Rural areas are likely to be hit particularly hard, with projections showing that by 2036, there will only be enough physicians to meet 44% of rural demand. If people cannot access healthcare due to provider shortages, they are more likely to forego primary and prevent

Background Rural hospitals account for about one-third of all community hospitals nationwide and at least a third of all hospitals in most states, serving as an important point of care in every community. Generally, rural hospitals are less profitable compared to urban hospitals, as they tend to have low patient volumes. This can be due to low and declining populations in rural areas and rural patients bypassing local hospitals, instead opting for treatment by travelling to

The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits (ePTCs) are set to expire at the end of 2025. Without them, about 4 million people  could lose health insurance, especially early retirees, the self-employed, and small business workers . Many others will face premium hikes averaging 114%, with some up to 300% . There continues to be debate in Congress about ePTCs, but loss of these extended credits could impact the entirety of the health insurance market. ePTCs wer

Introduction Many non-medical factors, especially what a person eats, have a direct impact on their health and quality of life. In the US, more than 47 million Americans  live in food-insecure households. The most recent data from the USDA reports that for 2023, the food insecurity rate was 13.5% , a notable increase from 12.8% in 2022. Additionally, an unhealthy diet is a major risk factor  for a range of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes,

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