Dossier
Medicare and Medicaid
Coverage of Medicare and Medicaid in the Nexus archive.
- When the closest hospital is an hour away: rural healthcare at a crossroads
Rural communities in the U.S. face critical healthcare challenges, including physician shortages, hospital closures, and financial strain. A case in North Carolina highlights the life-or-death consequences of limited access to emergency care, while over 60 million rural residents struggle with delayed treatment and higher rates of preventable illnesses.