RHC is a federal designation given to outpatient care facilities by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The designation lets clinics receive higher reimbursements for outpatient primary care services for Medicare and Medicaid patients. RHCs provide critical primary care,…
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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 a larger percentage than in 2024 meaning denials are still going up. The time required…
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Transitioning to the rural emergency hospital model helps eligible hospitals access a more consistent and predictable revenue stream. Medicare adds 5% on top of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) rate for rural emergency hospitals (REHs). It also pays…
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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. And local access to care can help rural areas thrive, improves health outcomes, and strengthens…
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Healthcare organizations need to stay compliant with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) and Promoting Interoperability (PI). Non-compliance can lead to financial penalties of up to 75% of the annual payment update…
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The Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE), or IPP Medicare exam, is a one-time, Medicare-covered, face-to-face preventive visit that happens in the first 12 months of a patient’s Medicare Part B enrollment. It includes a review of medical and social history,…
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