The hub-and-spoke organization design revisited: a lifeline for rural hospitals

Abstract Background Characterized by declining populations, high poverty, reduced employment opportunities, and high numbers of uninsured residents, rural communities pose significant challenges for healthcare providers desirous of addressing these medically underserved areas. Such difficult environ...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: James K. Elrod, John L. Fortenberry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-017-2755-5