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Understanding a Clinically Integrated Network

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Key Takeaways on Clinically Integrated Networks A clinically integrated network, or CIN, is a structured alliance of hospitals, clinics, and/or providers. Members work together around shared quality outcomes, coordinated care, and collective payer strategy. For independent and rural healthcare organizations, a CIN offers a way to improve performance. It also helps reduce unneeded cost variations, […]

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Understanding an EHR vs EMR 

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Key Takeaways Between an EHR vs EMR An electronic medical record (EMR) is a digital version of a paper chart used inside a single clinic, while an electronic health record (EHR) primarily focuses on clinical documentation and data exchange, modern systems often integrate with or include administrative and billing tools. Understanding the difference between the

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Man on stretcher arriving at rural emergency hopsital

The Rural Emergency Hospital Designation: What to Know

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The rural emergency hospital designation gives rural hospitals a way to stay open when inpatient care becomes unprofitable. Instead of running inpatient units, hospitals can shift to a model that relies on emergency and outpatient services. This arrangement provides more consistent Medicare reimbursements and reduces financial uncertainty. It can benefit hospitals facing challenges due to

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Fee-for-Service vs Value-Based-Care: What to Know​

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Key Takeaways for Fee-for-Service vs Value-Based Care 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 providers, payers, and policymakers move away from traditional

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Why Value-Based Care is the Future of Healthcare

Why Value-Based Care Is the Future of Healthcare

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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

What Is a Rural Emergency Hospital and Why Do They Matter?

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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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