The dilemma of the rural hospital: the case of Pinal General Hospital.
While rural hospitals often provide high quality healthcare, the growth of healthcare specializations and the advent of specialized professionals has put them in a very weak competitive position in relation to nearby urban hospitals. This article discusses the position of just such a hospital: Pinal General Hospital in Florence, Arizona.
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School of Health Administration and Policy, Arizona State University.
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