Urban Hospital Closures and the Hidden Equity Crisis
More than 200 U.S. hospitals closed 2005-2022, clustered in low-income neighborhoods — turning ERs into primary care and compounding social determinants of health.
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More than 200 U.S. hospitals closed 2005-2022, clustered in low-income neighborhoods — turning ERs into primary care and compounding social determinants of health.
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