Judd Dawson, DO, has been appointed CEO of Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, Wyo. He most recently served as chief medical officer of Kimball Health S
CBS News reports on how ongoing staffing shortages are affecting care in rural America where few residency programs exist. Crain's Detroit Business, separately, says a survey shows 40% of Michigan hospital nurses want to quit. And Stat covers five startups that aim to solve the staffing crisis.
Rural hospitals in Wyoming are a lifeline for small communities throughout the state. But staying afloat can be challenging. Some say Medicaid expansion could help with financial woes but the Wyoming legislature failed to pass it this year. So rural hospitals are finding ways to survive.