Key Takeaways on Building Strong Local Networks in Rural Healthcare Rural health is the backbone of many American communities. With nearly 60 million Americans relying on rural healthcare facilities for their primary and emergency needs, the importance of rural health cannot be overstated. Yet, these facilities face constant threats—from workforce shortages to financial instability—underscoring the […]
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Key Takeaways to Overcome Barriers in Rural Healthcare Living in a rural area has its perks—wide-open spaces, tight-knit communities, and plenty of peace and quiet. But when it comes to accessing quality healthcare, it’s often a completely different story. Rural communities face significant barriers to healthcare, including a shortage of providers, geographic isolation, and poor
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Key Takeaways on Rural vs Urban Healthcare Differences Last updated November 2025 Access to quality healthcare is essential for every community. But where someone lives influences their access to medical services, overall health outcomes, and the challenges they face. For healthcare professionals and practice administrators, understanding these differences between rural va urban healthcare is an
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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 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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Key Takeaways to Improve Hospital RCM Through Better Registration Why Improving The Patient Registration Process Is The Key to Better Hospital Financials & Patient Experience For years, the healthcare industry, driven by CMS and payer requirements, has been focused on capturing as much clinical patient data at the time of care as possible. Now, we
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