Financial improvement opportunities are not always found in major operational changes. For many rural and community hospitals, the difference between financial stability and financial strain comes down to how effectively...
A robust revenue cycle plays a critical role in the financial health of every hospital. Yet, many rural and community hospitals lack the necessary tools, staff, and other resources to...
Healthcare executives are under pressure from shrinking margins, inefficiencies, and workforce challenges. In this environment, revenue cycle management is shifting from a back-office expense to a strategic driver of...
Overseeing rural hospitals today comes with an unusual set of challenges and increasing accountability. Board members are tasked with guiding their facility’s financial health despite everchanging circumstances....
for hospitals, managing staffing is a critical day-to-day process. Unfortunately, rural and community hospitals often lack the processes and tools to monitor workload and measure productivity. As...
Hospitals and other healthcare organizations continue to experience high levels of executive turnover. The issue is significant because a revolving door of senior executives can weaken a hospital’s operations...
Long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) face a unique set of operational and financial challenges. Whether embedded within a larger health system or operating independently, LTACHs operate under specific regulations and...
Operating a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) can be challenging – and rewarding– serving patients with medically complex conditions, especially those who are fragile...
Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) understands the challenges that long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH) face in balancing the bottom line with a strong commitment to quality patient care. Keeping up...
It’s common knowledge that supplies often comprise 25 percent or more of a typical hospital budget, creating the second largest spending category. Compared to larger institutions, community hospitals with...
