Key Takeaways on Payer Mix in Healthcare The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is bringing a lot of changes to Medicaid coverage in the U.S. One good way for rural health clinics and hospitals to prepare is to do a payer mix healthcare analysis to better understand how changes to their Medicaid payer mix

Key Takeaways for One Big Beautiful Bill Next Steps On July 4, 2025, Donald Trump signed H.R.1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into public law. In this article, I outline some of the key provisions of the bill and recommended One Big Beautiful Bill next steps for rural healthcare hospitals, clinics, and providers. Key

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