ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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12 minutesRural Health Clinic Requirements and Considerations
Rural health clinics (RHCs) are outpatient facilities regulated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The RHC designation was developed to improve access…
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6 minutesWhy Move to a Value-Based Care Model?
Many healthcare providers are paid based on the volume of services they deliver, such as the number of tests or procedures. The fee-for-service (FFS) vs…
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8 minutesWhat Is a Critical Access Hospital and Why They Matter
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…
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11 minutesKey CMS Final Rule 2026 Changes for Rural Healthcare
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its CMS final rule 2026 policy changes for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) on October…
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5 minutesCMS Final Rule 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…
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5 minutesTop 10 Benefits of Telepsychiatry
Concern for patient mental health is growing as the pandemic continues, but telepsychiatry provides a way to access and treat patients from a safe distance.…