When Innovation Leaves the Academic Medical Center, Can Community Hospitals Afford to Follow?

Published on: 05/08/2026

Although physicians trained at academic medical centers may champion new technologies, community hospitals may lack the reimbursement, financial capacity, infrastructure, or institutional support needed to adopt them.

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When Innovation Leaves the Academic Medical Center, Can Community Hospitals Afford to Follow?