Why Consider Azalea Over IKS + Trubridge? In April 2026, IKS Health announced plans to acquire TruBridge — including its EHR, RCM rural services, managed IT offerings, and rural hospital client base. IKS Health describes its customers as “the largest…
The IKS TruBridge Acquisition: What It Means for Rural Hospitals Read more
Change is scary for healthcare leaders. No one wants disruptions that will affect patients, providers, staff, or revenue. And while an electronic health record (EHR) migration for a hospital is more complex than for a clinic or medical practice, no…
EHR Migration: What Small Hospitals and Practices Can Expect Read more
From 2022 to 2024, 75% of providers reported increased denial rates.1 And in 2025, 41% of providers reported denial rates of 10% or higher.2 That’s a larger percentage than in 2024 meaning denials are still going up. The time required…
Best Practices to Reduce Claim Denials in Healthcare Read more
Updated for 2026 Healthcare organizations need to stay compliant with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) and Promoting Interoperability (PI). Non-compliance can lead to financial penalties of up to 75% of the…
2026 eCQM Updates for Hospitals Read more
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is bringing a lot of changes to Medicaid coverage in the U.S. For rural health clinics and hospitals, an important question is, how will a Medicaid payer mix shift change revenue and uncompensated…
How to Do a Payer Mix Healthcare Analysis Read more
Connected devices as part of connected care and AI are a common part of the healthcare industry in both urban and rural areas. But they open new potential windows for security attacks. This article breaks down the importance of cybersecurity…
The Importance of Cybersecurity in Healthcare with AI and Connected Devices Read more
