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Closed hospitals since the beginning of 2013

Hospitals are shuttering or converting to clinics at a faster pace and most often in states that have not expanded Medicaid

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Stand-alone hospitals generally have weaker credit ratings than larger healthcare systems.
Percentage of credit ratings by hospital status:

Sources: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program; National Rural Health Association; SOLIC Capital; Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services