Monday, July 4, 2011

Quality of Care and Patient Outcomes in Critical Access Rural Hospitals

Critical access hospitals (CAHs) play a crucial role in the US rural safety net. Current policy efforts have focused primarily on helping these small, isolated hospitals remain financially viable to ensure access for individuals living in rural areas in the United States; however, little is known about the quality of care they provide or the outcomes their patients achieve. To view this article in full and see the results, click