Why Move to a Value-Based Care Model? Many healthcare providers are paid based on the volume of services they deliver, such as the number of tests or procedures. The fee-for-service (FFS) vs value-based care model can result in overtreatment, poorer care, and higher costs.1 How a Value-Based Care Model Works A value-based care (VBC) model, […]
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Why Azalea Is the Best EHR for Rural Providers Right Now The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHT Program) is underway. States have been awarded funds through 2027 to be used to improve access to quality healthcare in rural areas while supporting the financial challenges rural hospitals and providers face. The program specifies what initiatives the
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Understanding a Clinically Integrated Network 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, and
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Understanding an EHR vs EMR And What Your Clinic or Rural Hospital Needs 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
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Key CMS Final Rule 2026 Changes for Rural Healthcare The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its CMS final rule 2026 policy changes for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) on October 31, 2025.1 Actual changes go into effect on or after January 1, 2026. Other recent regulatory changes are also finalized. Changes
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