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Mammoth Hospital's journey to revolutionizing health care with population health.

In 2020, Mammoth Hospital’s population health team hit a brick wall. While EHR and revenue cycle systems are core to clinical and administrative staff operations, Mammoth’s population health and quality teams relied on numerous Excel spreadsheets to support cumbersome manual processes. Juggling several quality programs and payment processes to meet specific timelines, Mammoth was at risk of falling short in performance goals and losing meaningful reimbursement dollars. Manual data....

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Small health system uses proactive digital outreach to triple vaccine performance.

With cooler weather also comes the influenza season.  As any health care professional knows, flu can cause serious illness, driving up hospitalizations and even leading to death for vulnerable populations, especially older adults. Getting more patients vaccinated is critical to reducing the number of hospitalizations and deaths and is strongly tied to getting the word out on vaccination events, especially among seniors. In recent years, it’s estimated that 70 to 85 percent of....

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NRHA announces 2024 rural health awardees.

NRHA is proud to announce the recipients of association’s 2024 Rural Health Awards, given each year to individuals and organizations who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the health and well-being of others. The awardees will be honored during NRHA’s 47th Annual Rural Health Conference May 9 in New Orleans, La.  .

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Harnessing telehealth for rural critical access hospitals.

Critical access hospitals (CAH) administrators face unique challenges, particularly during the seasonal rush when respiratory illnesses strain bed capacity. Despite their crucial role in local health care, rural hospitals often face resource or infrastructure constraints and workforce shortages. Recent metrics underscore the nationwide infectious disease doctor deficit, highlighting the need for innovative solutions. Telehealth technology allows for real-time consultation not bound by....

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NRHA Statement Regarding Congressional Appropriations for Rural Health in the March 8 Spending Package.

NRHA enthusiastically commends lawmakers in both chambers of Congress for reaching a bicameral, bipartisan agreement that will address many critical priorities for rural health. In recent years, rural health systems have encountered some of the toughest challenges they have ever faced. More than 160 rural hospitals have closed, and over 50 percent of rural hospitals are currently operating in the red. These problems are coupled with historic workforce shortages that have compounded....

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