Commentary: Sen. Capito is right about rural hospitals, but what about H.R.1?

By: Ellen Allen

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 1,013

Last Updated: 11 hours, 59 minutes ago

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It’s not often I agree with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, but she is right about one thing: West Virginia’s rural hospitals are facing enormous financial challenges, and preserving access to healthcare close to home should be a priority for every elected official.

Earlier this month, Capito joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing legislation to strengthen the Rural Emergency Hospital designation and provide additional flexibility and resources to rural …

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