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Sturgis closure may be ‘first of more’ for Michigan rural hospitals
Sturgis Hospital in Michigan closed after over a century of service due to financial challenges, impacting 300 employees and signaling broader struggles for rural hospitals. The closure highlights systemic issues like declining reimbursements, rising costs, and federal policy changes affecting rural healthcare.
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