Key Takeaways on the Barriers to Telehealth The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated telehealth adoption almost overnight. But for rural hospitals and clinics, the barriers to telehealth haven’t disappeared, they’ve simply evolved. Today, the most common barriers to telehealth are: This article breaks down these common barriers to telehealth adoption for rural providers and what healthcare organizations […]
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Key Takeaways on Medical Practice Financial Management Originally published October 2017. With electronic billing and digital medical records, medical practices have a lot of valuable data at their fingertips The key to mastering medical practice financial management is knowing which date to look at, how to find it, and how to put it to use
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Key Takeaways on AI for Medical Billing Healthcare billing has long been a complex and often frustrating task for hospitals and clinics. Traditional billing processes rely on manual effort, which can lead to inefficiencies, errors, and high administrative costs. But times are changing. AI billing systems offer a modern solution for healthcare billing. They use
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Key Takeaways for Selecting an EHR Vendor An EHR vendor and its platform can make or break daily workflows. A new EHR often involves a long onboarding and data migration process that can disrupt day-to-day workflows. So selecting the right one requires more than a product demo and a price quote. This guide walks through
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Last updated November 2025 Providers forced to jump through hoops to get prior authorizations for patients know the pain of waiting. But, according to AHIP, prior authorizations ensure a patient gets safe, timely, evidence-based care that’s both affordable and efficient. To help providers ensure patients get that, try the tips in this prior authorization cheat
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Key Takeaways on OBBBA Medicaid Impact The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will hurt rural healthcare by hurting rural Medicaid recipients. It’s estimated that the OBBBA Medicaid impact on rural areas will result in up to 2.7 million people losing Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage by 2034.1 While the Rural Health Transformation
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Running a rural health clinic (RHC) isn’t just about providing quality care — it’s also about keeping your clinic financially healthy and compliant with ever-changing regulations. Between financial reporting, performance metrics, and data analytics, there’s a lot to juggle. But when done right, these elements can help your practice stay sustainable and continue delivering essential
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Key Takeaways on the Future of Value-Based Care Healthcare in the United States is experiencing a major transformation. The shift from fee-for-service (FFS) models, which emphasize quantity over quality, to value-based care (VBC), which prioritizes patient outcomes, continues to gain momentum. Especially those in rural areas—understanding VBC isn’t just an opportunity; it’s a necessity. Here’s
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Key Takeaways to Understand Rural Emergency Hospitals Rural hospitals are struggling. COVID-19’s aftermath, fewer patients, and staff shortages have forced some to shut down. And when a hospital closes, your community feels it: longer travel for care, higher healthcare costs, and a hit to the local economy. To help address this crisis, Congress introduced the rural
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Key Takeaways to Apply for Medical Grants for Rural Clinics Running a rural health clinic or hospital comes with has challenges. Including everything from limited budgets to staffing shortages and access to advanced medical equipment. But securing rural health grants can be a game-changer. Grants provide much-needed funding for expanding services, improving operational efficiency, and
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