The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) aims to move Medicare users from a Medicare fee-for-service model and most Medicaid users to a value-based care model by 2030. The goal reflects a broader shift in the healthcare industry, as…
Fee-for-Service vs Value-Based-Care: What to Know Read more
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…
Medicare Changes in 2026 for Prior Authorizations Read more
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…
One Big Beautiful Bill Next Steps for Rural Healthcare Read more
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…
Why Value-Based Care Is the Future of Healthcare Read more
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.…
What Is a Rural Emergency Hospital and Why Do They Matter? Read more
The healthcare industry historically relied on on-premise servers to manage critical tasks like storing patient records, scheduling, billing, and daily operations. But growing challenges, such as increased cybersecurity risks, rising IT costs, and strict compliance requirements, make an on-site approach…
Cloud Computing in Healthcare Read more
