Key Takeaways on Medicare Prior Authorization Changes in 2026 Several Medicare changes in 2026 are underway. A few won’t have an immediate impact. But others could have a big impact on both providers and patients — in a good way. This article covers key changes, how they’ll benefit providers and patients, and what providers want […]
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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
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Key Takeaways on AI in Medical Documentation Physicians and clinicians enter healthcare to care for patients — not to spend hours navigating complex electronic health record (EHR) systems, documentation burdens, and inefficient workflows. And by using AI medical documentation providers can care for patients instead of spending an average of 50% of their days on administrative
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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
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Azalea is proud to announce that we’ve received HITRUST certification again in 2025 — a clear reflection of our ongoing commitment to safeguarding patient data and upholding the highest standards of information security across our healthcare platforms. What This Means In an era where cybersecurity threats are increasingly sophisticated, HITRUST certification is one of the
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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
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What is a Rural Emergency Hospital And Why Do They Matter? Rural hospitals are struggling. COVID-19’s aftermath, fewer patients, and staff shortages are forcing many to shut down. When a hospital closes, your community feels it: longer travel for care, higher healthcare costs, and a hit to the local economy. To help address this crisis,
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Key Takeaways to Understand Rural Emergency Hospitals Rural hospitals are struggling. COVID-19’s aftermath, fewer patients, and staff shortages have forced some to shut down. And when a hospital closes, your community feels it: longer travel for care, higher healthcare costs, and a hit to the local economy. To help address this crisis, Congress introduced the rural
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Key Takeaways to Apply for Medical Grants for Rural Clinics Running a rural health clinic or hospital comes with has challenges. Including everything from limited budgets to staffing shortages and access to advanced medical equipment. But securing rural health grants can be a game-changer. Grants provide much-needed funding for expanding services, improving operational efficiency, and
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Key Takeaways on Cloud Computing in Healthcare The healthcare industry has long relied on on-premise servers to manage critical tasks like storing patient records, scheduling, billing, and daily operations. However, growing challenges such as increased cybersecurity risks, rising IT costs, and stricter compliance requirements now make this approach less sustainable—and far more costly in the
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