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Rural Hospital Closures & Medicaid Cuts — Part 2: Biomed Survival Strategies & Tools

Rural Hospital Closures & Medicaid Cuts — Part 2: Biomed Survival Strategies & Tools

Update: 2025-07-29
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In this episode of Bearded Biomed, Chace Torres discusses the significant impact of the recently passed Big Beautiful Bill on rural healthcare, particularly focusing on the drastic cuts to Medicaid funding. He outlines the challenges faced by biomed departments in rural hospitals and provides actionable strategies for adapting to the changing landscape. Emphasizing the importance of documentation, resource management, and vendor relationships, Torres encourages Biomeds to quantify their value and share their successes and challenges with leadership to ensure the sustainability of their departments.


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Rural Hospital Closures & Medicaid Cuts — Part 2: Biomed Survival Strategies & Tools

Rural Hospital Closures & Medicaid Cuts — Part 2: Biomed Survival Strategies & Tools

Chace Torres