Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research
Coverage of Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research in the Nexus archive.
- Earlier Lifeline for Rural Hospitals Faces Test Under ‘Big Beautiful’ Law
Sturgis Hospital, a rural hospital in Michigan that converted to a federal emergency-focused model to stay open, closed in 2026 after declining emergency department use. The closure highlights concerns about the effectiveness of the Rural Emergency Hospital model under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is expected to reduce Medicaid funding and strain rural healthcare facilities.
- 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.