Vermeer, Sukup Cultivate Access to Health Care for Their Rural Employees

AND CHELSEA KEENAN PRIEST

Nearly 40% of Iowa’s 3 million people live in a rural area, according to the most recent U.S. Census data. With that comes a variety of oft-reported health care issues, including provider shortages, hospital closures, declining maternity care and difficulty accessing specialty services. But two Iowa employers are bridging some of these gaps — bringing health care to their employees.

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