‘Bare minimum’ healthcare in rural areas may worsen
Communities in rural Pennsylvania continue to face obstacles to receiving healthcare as new Medicaid and Medicare requirements may soon disproportionately affect residents. Advocates and nonprofits are working to keep these healthcare services accessible. Northwestern Pennsylvania has historically faced healthcare challenges for years, and is home to the phenomenon dubbed the “maternity desert.” Larger than Connecticut, this desert is composed of eight counties which lack access to hospitals with delivery services or maternity providers. “We are really seeing challenges with ...
