Mississippi's rural hospitals at risk of closing
Over half of Mississippi's rural hospitals are at risk of closing immediately or in the near future, according to the state's leading public health official.
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Over half of Mississippi's rural hospitals are at risk of closing immediately or in the near future, according to the state's leading public health official.
Mississippi's leading public health official says over half of the state's rural hospitals are at risk of closing immediately or in the near future.
JACKSON — Mississippi’s leading public health expert told lawmakers on Monday that over half the state’s rural hospitals are at risk of either immediate or near-term closure.
State Health Officer estimates that 38 out of Mississippi's 111 hospitals are at risk of closing in the near term. On Tuesday, the Mississippi Senate held a Public Health and Welfare Committee meeting with the goal of looking into possible solutions to address the financial crisis being felt by hos
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Over half of Mississippi's rural hospitals are at risk of closing immediately or in the near future, according to the state's leading public health official. Dr. Daniel Edney, the state health officer, spoke to state senators at a hearing Monday about the financial pressure on Mississippi hospitals.