ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Helen Williams
Helen Williams, CPC, CPM, has more than 35 years of experience consulting for multiple specialties. She is versed at working with CAHs to improve and refine financial and operational workflows that maximize reimbursements and financial sustainability. She also has extensive experience with RHCs on development and conversion ranging from evaluating eligibility to facilitating certification and approval to training to remain compliant in and with billing and operational functions. In her role as senior healthcare consultant with Azalea, she offers valuable insights and guidance for specialty practices, hospitals, and rural health clinics.
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16 minutesCritical Access Hospital Requirements for Care Centers in Transition
Critical access hospitals (CAHs) get financial protection and access to government resources to support care in rural areas. Hospitals are only eligible for the CAH…
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12 minutesThe Rural Emergency Hospital Designation: What to Know
The rural emergency hospital designation gives rural hospitals a way to stay open when inpatient care becomes unprofitable. Instead of running inpatient units, hospitals can…
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9 minutesOne Big Beautiful Bill Next Steps for Rural Healthcare
Key Takeaways for One Big Beautiful Bill Next Steps Monitor federal guidance closely so you can respond quickly as agencies clarify how the bill affects…
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7 minutesPatient Registration: the Gateway to Improved Hospital Financials and Patient Experience
Key Takeaways to Improve Hospital Patient Registration Capture accurate patient and insurance data upfront to prevent downstream denials, rework, and delayed reimbursement. Verify eligibility and…