Keeping the local hospital strong is a must for building a rural economy. It’s possible, but not easy. In Nevada, Professors John Packham and Thomas Harris direct Nevada Rural Health Works (RHW), a program focused on the impact of healthcare on rural economies. In the Silver State it directly provides 6,000 to 7,000 good paying jobs and another 1,500 secondary jobs. In … [Read more...]
Quality healthcare a must for rural business to thrive
Organization looks to improve rural healthcare The government-funded Nevada Rural Health Works program is working to increase quality and availability of healthcare in rural Nevada. The program's director indicated that rural counties in the Silver State are below the state average in licensed physicians. For a company to feel comfortable locating in a rural area, that must … [Read more...]
Rural hospital doing well; company tapping into rural talent
Rural hospital standing out As many rural hospitals struggle to stay afloat, there is one in Linton, Indiana that has gone from being "millions of dollars in the red to recording a small profit." With very careful budgeting and management, Greene County General Hospital has become a standout rural hospital nationally. Inside Indiana Business Entrepreneurs tapping into … [Read more...]