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The Azalea Editorial team has more than three decades of combined experience understanding the needs of clients and prospects across the technology, SaaS, wellness, and healthcare industries. They work daily to create content that helps ensure underserved healthcare providers have what they need to improve patient care and their own profitability.

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The Importance of Cybersecurity in Healthcare with AI and Connected Devices

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Key Takeaways on the Importance of Cybersecurity in Healthcare Connected devices as part of connected care and AI are a common part of the  healthcare industry in both urban and rural areas. But they open new potential windows for security attacks. This article breaks down the importance of  cybersecurity in healthcare today with the rise […]

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HIE Healthcare and Why It Matters

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Key Takeaways for HIE Healthcare HIE healthcare means health information exchange (HIE). An HIE is the secure electronic sharing of patient health information between healthcare organizations, providers, and systems. And it’s possible even when they use different electronic health record (EHR) platforms or operate in different locations. Through an HIE, hospitals, physician practices, laboratories, pharmacies,

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How Does 340B Work? A Guide for Rural Healthcare Leaders

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Key Takeaways on How 340B Works The federal 340B Program is a drug price control program. It lets qualifying facilities purchase outpatient drugs at 20 to 50% below the average manufacturer price. In this article, we answer “how does 340B work?,” who qualifies, and what 340B participation can mean for your rural healthcare facility and

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Rural Health Clinic Requirements and Considerations

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Key Takeaways to Decide if Your Clinic Should Become a Rural Health Clinic Rural health clinics (RHCs) are outpatient facilities regulated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The RHC designation was developed to improve access to care in underserved rural areas particularly for Medicare and Medicaid patients. Its aim is to support

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What Is a Critical Access Hospital and Why They Matter

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Key Takeaways on What Is a Critical Access Hospital A critical access hospital, or CAH, is a small rural hospital that meets federal criteria to receive cost-based reimbursement from Medicare. These hospitals keep emergency and essential inpatient services available in communities too small to support a full acute-care facility. They provide 24×7 emergency care, short-stay

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CMS Final Rule 2025: Key Changes for Rural Health Clinics

CMS Final Rule 2025

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Key Takeaways From the CMS Final Rule for Rural Health Clinics in 2025 Big news for rural health clinics: the 2025 CMS Final Rule is here, and it’s packed with changes you need to know. From faster reimbursement processes to updated billing codes, these updates could directly impact how you run your clinic and manage

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