It can be challenging to focus on long-term plans when short-term crises call out for attention, but that’s just what community hospital leaders are called to do. While the pandemic has stretched rural and community hospitals, leaders need to move ahead with information gathering, analysis and planning to help ensure their hospital’s long-term sustainability. This whitepaper explores the impact of COVID-19 on community hospitals across several key areas and offers guidance to help hospital leaders prepare for the future. |