title: Critical conditions. The number of critical-access hospitals has surged, but the program hasn't always been a financial lifesaver.
authors.forename: Cinda
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Becker
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006078:Government Programs; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006743:Hospital Bed Capacity, under 100; D006780:Hospitals, Rural / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000600:supply & distribution; D006801:Humans; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D006278:Medicare; D015397:Program Evaluation; D014481:United States