Summer and fall will be a very difficult time as far as cash shortage for rural hospitals. HomeTown has made many hospital visits, conducted three hospital conferences, and held its first 2019 policymaker tour. This is what we have learned and observed. As we say “we cannot make this stuff up.” This is from the pure fact of observation premise. It is the prerogative of every hospital to believe it or not. All of this may not be at your hospital today but the predominance of it will be based on HomeTown investigation into to all of these on your behalf. Inattention to these can certainly lead to rural hospitals closing in Georgia within the next six to nine months. Closure candidates restructuring or for sale can be seen on the DCH neediest list for tax credit program.
