The Georgia Senate passed a bill Thursday aimed at helping rural hospitals that have been struggling to keep their doors open, including a provision to allow “micro-hospitals” in rural counties.
Since 2012, at least six rural hospitals have closed in the state.
When a rural hospital closes, the bill would allow a hospital from a neighboring county to purchase the building to turn it into a “micro-hospital.” The “micro-hospital” would have two to seven beds and 24/7 emergency care.
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