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Practical Matters
Recruiting rural executives
Understand your role and the right mindset to attract strong leaders to your hospital
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Rural
These articles explore topics of particular interest to rural hospitals and include coverage of Health Forum's Rural Health Care Leadership Conference.
ARTICLES
Clinical staffing
Nurses as hospitalists
New model could be a lifesaver for small and rural hospitals
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Governance
Rural hospital trustees meet in Phoenix
Health care leaders immerse themselves in issues at annual AHA confab
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MACRA
Rural hospital takes advanced payment path
Oregon's Sky Lakes Medical Center pursues value-based population health
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MACRA
What rural hospitals need to know about MACRA
Small rural hospitals have a lot to watch for as the new Medicare Quality Payment Program kicks in
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Strategy
Preserving your hospital’s independence
In an era of consolidation, there's a lot hospitals can do to maintain local control
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In Brief
AHA issues guide on hospital-community partnerships
Plus, more news from the world of health care
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Cover Story
How Rural Trustees Can Meet Health Care Changes
For critical access and 'tweener' hospital boards, the challenges have never been bigger
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HPOE
HRET and ACHI Survey Hospitals on Population Health
A new survey from two American Hospital Association Affiliates finds population health is no longer a mission for the ambitious few.
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Viewpoint
Burwell, and Enterprise Risk Oversight
How your board handled the recent Supreme Court case offers a window into its governance role.
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Construction
Outpatient Care Inspires New Building Design
As inpatient utilization declines, outdated rural hospitals can meet their community’s changing needs by building or converting to ambulatory-driven life enhancement centers that combine health and wellness under one roof.
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Profile
A Farmer, Teacher and the 'Consummate' Trustee
Edward Hatcher voices the needs and concerns of small, rural hospitals.
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Dashboard
Rural Hospital Utilization
From 2006 to 2013, outpatient visits at rural hospitals increased by 17%
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The New Marketplace
The Reality of the American Health Care Consumer
When you hear the word "empowerment," it's code for "You're on your own, pal."
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Online Exclusive
The Engine that Powers Population Health
The attribution process can empower primary care physicians and drive team-based care.
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Online exclusive
Rural ACO Builds on Quality Programs
After years of preparation, nine hospitals and physician groups unite to focus on prevention.
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Rural hospitals
The Power of Rural Alliances
Unique partnerships and ACOs strengthen the fabric of community health care.
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Dashboard
Hospital Financial Indicators
How does your organization's revenue cycle compare to that of other hospitals?
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Center Voices
Small City, Big Champions
In addition to their fiduciary duties, trustees are responsible for their hospital's moral compass.
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System Transformation
Transparency Takes Off
Hospitals respond to payer, patient and employer demands for price and quality transparency.
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