Key Takeaways to Improve Veterans Healthcare in Rural Areas Expand telehealth access to reduce travel burdens and give veterans timely, consistent care closer to home. Strengthen care coordination across VA and community providers to close gaps in treatment and improve continuity of care. Use interoperable EHR systems to share patient data securely and support safer, […]
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Key Takeaways From Flu Vaccine Campaign Lessons Vaccination campaigns often face the daunting challenge of changing perceptions and influencing behavior. Yet, in the field of healthcare, a few flu vaccine campaigns have stood out by effectively reaching their targets. By leveraging strategies like targeted messaging, partnerships, and accessibility, these campaigns have successfully boosted annual flu
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Key Takeaways to Holiday Hospital Staffing Tips The holiday season is a challenging time for hospitals. You know the drill—approved PTO requests, extra supplies at the ready, and then chaos strikes. Staff fall ill with the flu, and others need to address unexpected family obligations. But the work doesn’t stop. How do you handle staffing
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Key Takeaways for 2025 IPPS Compliance Requirements for PI and eCQMs In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, it’s important for organizations to stay compliant with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements. Non-compliance can lead to significant financial penalties — some hospitals have seen a 9% reduction in reimbursement. This guide provides insights
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Key Takeaways for the RHC Certification Process What is the RHC Certification Process? Becoming a certified Rural Health Clinic (RHC) is no walk in the park; it’s a rigorous and time-consuming process. Let’s break it down step by step: Remember, RHC certification is typically valid for five years, after which you’ll need to go through
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Across the country, hospitals are experiencing staffing shortages, and two years of COVID-19 have taken their toll on the industry. The pandemic didn’t cause the staffing shortage. However, it exacerbated a growing problem as more nurses opted to retire or leave the profession. Amid the pandemic, many healthcare professionals burned out while others left the
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Key Takeaways on Mental Health in Rural America and Patient Engagement Technology With recent cultural shifts there has thankfully been a gradual increase in mental health awareness across the United States. The awareness sheds light on the need for better mental health care and access to behavioral health services like counseling, therapy, psychiatry, social services
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We’re faced with unprecedented headwinds. Many rural and community practices and hospitals have scaled back their services to maintain some level of operations. Technology can help organizations navigate these headwinds and position themselves for future success. Increasingly, rural hospitals are closing their doors, and rural medical centers are having trouble attracting the talent they need
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If you’re reading this, you already know that Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) face unique challenges—financial instability, geographic barriers, and complex regulations, just to name a few. These hurdles impact both patient care and provider profitability. The good news? The right technology can help. From streamlining manual tasks to introducing new capabilities, digital tools can transform
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Key Takeaways on MIPS and Its Impact on Rural Clinics and Hospitals If you haven’t heard already, performance feedback for the 2021 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance year is now available. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the performance feedback, final scores, and associated payment adjustments on August 25th, 2022. Providers
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