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Earl Jackson

The Rural Desk

Earl Jackson — Rural Bureau Chief, Clarksburg, WV

Medicare coverage for rural America. Hospital closures, pharmacy deserts, telehealth access, and plan choices when there are almost none.

May 2, 2026

Critical Access Hospitals in Kanawha County, WV: What 2027 Medicare Reimbursement Changes Mean for Rural Seniors

West Virginia has 19 Critical Access Hospitals serving rural counties where the next ER is 40 minutes away. The 2027 CAH reimbursement methodology change affects Medicare payments and rural hospital s...
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