Plus, Wellstar’s CEO shares how the system is keeping care local.
April 23, 2026

1. Rural hospitals reimagine revenue Full story

2. UnitedHealthcare pares back prior authorizations, speeds up payments for rural providers Full story

3. 400+ rural hospitals at risk of closure. How Bon Secours Mercy, Sutter + others are protecting access here.

 

4. Mississippi hospital files for bankruptcy Full story

5. Bill would grant MU Health Care antitrust immunity, expand rural reach: 6 notes Full story

6. Data gaps, distance, delays: Payer leaders unpack rural access challenges here.

 

7. Wellstar CEO: Keeping care local while building across the Southeast Full story

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8. AHA shares how to launch + sustain a telehealth stroke program here.

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

10. What 12K+ patient encounters taught UCSF Health, Penn Medicine about infusion staffing: here.

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

 

 
 
 

 

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