Rural Hospital Service Lines: Changes Over Time and Impacts on Profitability

The finding that only a select few service line changes resulted in meaningful impacts to hospital operating margins suggests that hospital leaders should be wary of implementing such changes as a means of improving financial viability.

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Journal of Healthcare Management
Published
2024-09-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1097/jhm-d-24-00012
Citations
2
Primary Topic
Global Health Workforce Issues
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Rural Hospital Service Lines: Changes Over Time and Impacts on Profitability

Alison F. Davis, Claudia A. Rhoades, Brian E. Whitacre
2 citations
Journal of Healthcare Management
Global Health Workforce Issues
1.49
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Rural Hospital Service Lines: Changes Over Time and Impacts on Profitability

Alison F. Davis, Claudia A. Rhoades, Brian E. Whitacre
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2 citations

Abstract

The finding that only a select few service line changes resulted in meaningful impacts to hospital operating margins suggests that hospital leaders should be wary of implementing such changes as a means of improving financial viability.

Journal of Healthcare ManagementVol. 69(5)
Oklahoma State University (US), University of Kentucky (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 18%
Global Health Workforce Issues
1.49
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