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HEALTH POLICY & CARE • UNITED STATES
JAMA study examines U.S. hospital openings and closures from 2010 to 2025
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A study published in JAMA examines changes in U.S. hospitals and beds from 2010 to 2025, including how closures may affect distance to the nearest hospital. The supplied summary does not report the study’s findings.
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Why it matters
Hospital closures and openings can affect access to care, especially for people who live far from other facilities. The summary does not establish what changed or which communities were affected.
What happens next
The study’s results are not included in the supplied information, so its findings and any implications for policy are unclear.
The study’s reported findings on net changes in hospitals and beds
Whether closures were associated with longer travel distances to hospitals