By Dr. Seleem R. Choudhury
Originally published by the Caledonian Record, May 9, 2019
Almost one fifth of the US population live in a rural area. In Vermont, one of the most rural states in the country, rural hospitals act as a health anchor for our communities. These hospitals, known as Critical Access Hospitals (CAH), also are major contributors to the local economy and are the largest employers in their regions.