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Rural Hospital Bypass by Patients With Commercial Health Insurance

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This cross-sectional study examines rural hospital bypass among commercially insured patients, including variation in bypass by rurality and clinical condition, and hospital payments generated by patients who bypassed their nearest hospitals.

Source: JAMA Network Open

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.55017

Authors: Jessica Y. Chang, Caitlin E. Carroll

Institution: University of Minnesota

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Policy and Management

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,000