Glenn Medical Center in Northern California regained its critical access designation, allowing for full Medicare reimbursement, but still requires $40m to $50m to reopen. The hospital, crucial for Glenn County’s 28,000 residents, closed due to a federal rule change regarding distance requirements. A new state bill could provide loans to struggling hospitals, potentially aiding Glenn Medical. The Trump administration’s healthcare cuts have exacerbated financial challenges for rural hospitals, with California set to receive $233m from a federal Rural Health Transformation Project, though it’s unclear if Glenn Medical will benefit.
