Plus, a California hospital has pursued strategic partnerships to combat Medicaid cuts.

May 28, 2026

1. 4 trends shaping rural healthcare Full story

2. From California to Minnesota, rural hospitals fight to stay open Full story

3. From a $50B transformation fund to the rural workforce of tomorrow, Becker’s Rural Healthcare Leadership Summit is covering the issues that matter most to critical access and rural health leaders. Hear from AdventHealth, Intermountain, Providence + more this June — apply for a complimentary reviewer badge here.

 

4. Cottage Hospital CEO’s tough decision reversed a -16% margin Full story

5. 12 hospitals with shortest ED visit times, per CMS Full story

6. Workforce shortages are straining rural care access. See how Ballad Health is scaling efficiently here.

 

7. ‘Rural healthcare is under attack’: California hospital turns to strategic partnerships to combat Medicaid cuts Full story

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

8. Inside Avera and North Mississippi’s playbook for the $50B rural health window here.

9. 190 rural hospitals closed or cut services. How FQHCs protect access and financial performance here.

10. Interoperability rules are reshaping rural hospitals’ front-end revenue cycle. See how here.

11. Becker’s resources don’t stop here — explore more webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

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