Rural Hospital Closures & Medicaid Cuts — Part 1: How It Impacts Biomeds & Healthcare Facilities

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message"In this episode of Bearded Biomed, host Chace Torres dives deep into the critical intersection of healthcare policy and the biomedical field, with a focus on the growing rural healthcare crisis.Learn why rural hospitals are closing, how Medicaid cuts are accelerating the collapse of essential healthcare services, and what this means for biomedical technicians (BMETs) and HTM professionals working behind the scenes.Chace breaks down alarming statistics on hospital closures, explains how healthcare legislation impacts hospital operations, staffing, and patient care, and offers a wake-up call to all Biomeds: document your value, advocate for your role, and stay informed.This is Part 1 of a 2-part series on the rural healthcare crisis and its impact on the biomed profession.Whether you’re a biomed tech, healthcare leader, or simply care about the future of rural healthcare, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.👉 Tune in now and stay tuned for Part 2: How Biomeds Can Fight Back.Related Stories Worth a ReadTime Magazine: "America’s Rural Hospital Crisis Has Been Looming for Decades"https://time.com/7176024/rural-hospital-crisis-history/Texas Tribune: " Why health care is still hard to access in rural towns near Texas’ bigger cities"https://www.texastribune.org/2023/03/16/texas-health-care-deserts/Chapters00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode01:46 Understanding Healthcare Policy Impact on Biomed03:01 The Current State of Rural Hospitals06:17 The Role of Biomed in Rural Healthcare09:08 Advocacy and the Future of Rural HealthcareDo you have a CBET, CHTM, CRES certification to maintain? Then check out Bearded Biomed University to watch select episodes of the show and get issued an ACI approved CEU certificate. https://www.beardedbiomed.com/beardedceusIf you believe in supporting the future of the Biomed profession — check out Ohms Law Apparel Every sale helps fund scholarships, sponsorships, & community outreach to uplift current & aspiring BMETs. #WearYourImpact https://www.ohmslawapparel.com/A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors!We deeply appreciate the support of our incredible sponsors, who are dedicated to empowering and creating opportunities for biomedical professionals striving to grow in their careers. Be sure to explore the links below to learn more about how they can help you take the next step in your journey.🔹 College of Biomedical Equipment Technology – https://.cbet.edu🔹 Uptime Health –  https://uptimehealth.com🔹 Capital i – https://capitali.us/bearded🔹 AAMI – https://www.aami.org/home/about-aci/aci-home Watch the video podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLisOVWzYA0rq9UrYCz7fU7HNBjXgwc8DG