We looked at five recent urban hospital closures across the country. All five of these hospitals struggled financially prior to closure. And representatives from these hospitals told us that their financial condition was a key factor that contributed to their closure. For example, one hospital had filed for bankruptcy three times within the 5 years leading up to its eventual closure.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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