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Analysis and Planning for South Carolina

Updated weekly as healthcare news develops.



October 24, 2013

In the News



Rural hospitals in South Carolina struggle to transition during difficult financial times, shifting health care landscape - According to Post and Courier on October 24, as populations in rural South Carolina decline and hospital admissions drop everywhere, rural hospitals find themselves facing a financial crisis.TO READ MORE CLICK HERE

Staffing the Hospital of Tomorrow - According to the U.S. News & World Report on October 16, industry challenges are changing the way hospitals hire staff. Hospitals are overwhelmingly seeking primary care providers. Also, demand is increasing rapidly for nurse practitioners and physicians assistants.TO READ MORE CLICK HERE

Urgent Care Clinics Expect Growth - According to MedCity News on September 27, urgent care centers are expected to increase and fill the patient needs gap as primary care doctor shortage grows.TO READ MORE CLICK HERE