Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Hospital closures are accelerating as new facility openings slow

There were 432 acute hospital closures and 216 openings across the U.S. from 2010-2025, with the former accelerating over time and the latter slowing.

Dave Muoio Oct 9, 2026 10:30am

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Urban safety-net hospitals threatened by OBBBA's Medicaid cuts

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How Elevance Health collaborates to address health equity

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Hurricanes could shut down hundreds of coastal hospitals: study

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Industry Voices—Millions of COVID-19 test swabs sit in warehouse

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Medicaid work requirements didn't lead to more employment: study

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