Publication Date: June 5th, 2025
Publication Type(s): Case Studies
Topic(s): Health Disparities and Health Equity, Healthcare Access, Poverty, Social Determinants of Health
Author(s): Rydberg K, Shankar S, Tuttle M, and Henning-Smith C
The purpose of this case series is to highlight efforts by rural hospitals to prevent medical debt for their patients. These may serve as examples to others considering ways to address health care affordability in their rural communities.