title: Rural hospitals: an asset in the continuum of care.
abstract: When embarking on a partnership or acquisition, a rural hospital and a larger health system can accomplish a smooth transition, as long as they both keep in mind: > The fundamental (and financial) differences between urban and rural hospitals > The areas where the rural hospital in the partnership or acquisition is profitable > The importance of a clinic strategy in a partnership.
authors.forename: Kelly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Arduino
mesh_terms: D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000191:economics*; D006780:Hospitals, Rural / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States