Rural Hospitals Unsure Coronavirus Aid Is Coming

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Many smaller hospitals were already in financial difficulties before coronavirus hit. The pandemic has complicated things even more.

A lack of clarity on what the government will pay for, and when, means that money isn’t available for the hospitals that need it right now, said Andrew Helman, a bankruptcy lawyer and co-chair of the American Bankruptcy Institute’s health-care committee.

 

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There should be a bail out just like the big corporations.

Government restrictions and regulations on hospitals have caused so many problems and now they look to the government for solutions? They may be brain surgeons, but they ain't that bright.

Damn shame!

Maybe they should call if “LIFE Saving Distancing” so that people will be reminded the real reason that we are globally doing this...to prevent illness and save lives! Teresa Sellers, Atlanta, GA.

Unsure if there is State functioning

In China, there are proposals to privatize public hospitals. I object to such a decision.

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Don't lose hope. When the sun goes down, the stars come out.

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