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8 minutesReduce Administrative Burden without Hiring More Staff
Administrative burden in healthcare takes a toll on every practice, but it's especially challenging when you're working with a small team. Between documentation, billing, scheduling,…
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12 minutesThe IKS TruBridge Acquisition: What It Means for Rural Hospitals
Why Consider Azalea Over IKS + Trubridge? In April 2026, IKS Health announced plans to acquire TruBridge — including its EHR, RCM rural services, managed…
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16 minutesEHR Migration: What Small Hospitals and Practices Can Expect
Change is scary for healthcare leaders. No one wants disruptions that will affect patients, providers, staff, or revenue. And while an electronic health record (EHR)…
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9 minutesBest Practices to Reduce Claim Denials in Healthcare
From 2022 to 2024, 75% of providers reported increased denial rates.1 And in 2025, 41% of providers reported denial rates of 10% or higher.2 That’s…
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7 minutesThe Importance of Rural Health and Local Access
The health of residents and the vitality of the community are interconnected. The importance of rural health centers on keeping healthcare services within a community.…
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9 minutes2026 eCQM Updates for Hospitals
Updated for 2026 Healthcare organizations need to stay compliant with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) and…