Hundreds of rural hospitals in the U.S. face closure due to insufficient funding, as highlighted in a report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. Midcoast Medical Center in Trinity, Texas, recently shut down, leaving the community without critical medical services, with concerns that delays in emergencies could cost lives. The report indicates that 742 rural hospitals are at risk, exacerbated by low Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates and proposed Medicaid cuts that could leave millions uninsured.
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Memphis mayor targeted in stalking and attempted kidnapping incident, police say
A man named Trenton Abston, 25, has been charged with stalking, attempted kidnapping, and aggravated criminal trespass after allegedly approaching Memphis Mayor Paul Young's home with suspicious items, including a taser and duct tape. Mayor Young highlighted the increasing threats against public officials, linking online rhetoric to real-life violence, especially following recent politically motivated attacks in Minnesota. Need More Context? 🔎
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