The Struggle Many Rural Hospitals Have With Value-Based Care
Read Time: 4 minutes CMS has shifted reimbursement models from fee-for-service to value-based care. Small workforces can pose challenges for rural hospitals.
The Benefits Of Outsourcing Emergency Department Management
Read Time: 4 minutes Hospitals who outsource emergency department management can benefit from decreased costs, high quality of care, and increased physician retention.
How Emergency Departments In Small Hospitals Can Maximize Reimbursement
Read Time: 4 minutes Small hospitals can struggle to maximize reimbursement. But keeping rural hospitals open is critical to offering healthcare to small communities.
What MACRA Means To Rural Hospitals And Quality Of Care
Read Time: 4 minutes MACRA has shifted physician payment from fee-for-service to value-based models. Providing high-quality care is more important than ever.
The Impact Of 24/7 Telecase Management On Hospitals In Rural America
Read Time: 4 minutes Hospitals in rural America often struggle to operate efficiently while keeping costs low. A 24/7 telecase management strategy can have a positive impact.
The Struggle Of Night Time Case Management For Rural Hospitals
Read Time: 4 minutes Rural hospitals face many issues related to staffing, lack of equipment, and funding which impacts care management, especially night time case management.
Improving Patient Satisfaction Through Physician Education
Read Time: 4 minutes Patient satisfaction is crucial to the success of a healthcare facility. The term encompasses everything from access to care to communicate with patients.
Understanding The Benefits of HCAHPS Scores For Rural Hospitals
Read Time: 3 minutes HCAHPS is a survey that asks patients to rate different healthcare facilities. Learn more about the system and how good scores can benefit rural hospitals.
The Role Of Step Down Units (SDU) In Rural Healthcare
Read Time: 4 minutes Step Down Units are designed to provide an intermediate level of care between intensive care and surgical wards. SDUs are of particular value for rural and low-volume hospitals.
Rural Hospitals vs Critical Access Hospitals Understanding the CAH Designation
Read Time: 4 minutes The critical access hospital designation can offer benefits for some rural hospitals, such as cost-based reimbursement for Medicare services.