by Grant | Mar 30, 2017 | Blog
It may sound counterintuitive, but hospitals that reduce the number of healthcare services they provide are better able to sustain long-term success. This doesn’t mean these hospitals don’t add new services, which are imperative to support the community needs. What it...
by Grant | Mar 27, 2017 | Blog
An annual checkup is a common and recommended practice for everyone. By keeping track of the health of patients each and every year, doctors and medical professionals are able to quickly identify possible problems and implement preventative measures to ensure the...
by Grant | Mar 24, 2017 | Blog
As community and rural hospitals continue to struggle to remain profitable due to the continuing changes in healthcare regulations and reimbursements, steps need to be taken to turn around hospitals and set them on a path to long-term profitability. The path to...
by Grant | Mar 22, 2017 | Blog
It starts with community commitment. It starts with the men and women, mothers and fathers, and grandparents living within a community. If a community does not support its local hospital, there is very little chance the hospital will survive when it begins to...
by admin | Oct 21, 2016 | Blog
There is nothing magical or mystical about turning around a struggling organization, which is a good thing because it means the process can be repeated, studied, and improved. This does not mean every turnaround will be a success; but it does mean that best practices...
by admin | Aug 29, 2016 | Blog
A top priority among Critical Access Hospitals is to maintain financial stability so they can continue to provide desperately needed services in rural areas. Federal budget constraints and other economic pressures are jeopardizing the ability of hospitals, federally...