Decision Day: Pursuing Medicare Rural Emergency Hospital Designation
The Rural Emergency Hospital program is in the news. A recent New York Times article, A Rural Hospital’s Excruciating Choice:...
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Hospital Turnarounds: Improving Revenue Cycle is Critical
I want to introduce you to Abbeville Area Medical Center. As one of my QHR Health colleagues often says, “Abbeville...
QHR Health Client Success Story: Huron Regional Medical Center
Challenge Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is a 25-bed, critical access hospital in Huron, South Dakota. HRMC sought to strengthen...
Five Best Practices for Turning Around a Distressed Hospital: Sierra Vista Hospital
If you’re a hospital executive, undoubtedly you are familiar with how challenging it is to run a successful hospital. And...
Five Best Practices for Turning Around a Distressed Hospital
A successful hospital turnaround starts with financial performance but also prioritizes safety and quality, smart growth and workforce optimization. Download...
Achieving Health Equity Starts with Social Determinants of Health
At this time, the Joint Commission is the most prescriptive accrediting body and has placed new healthcare disparity requirements into...
Independent Hospitals: Act Strategically in Your Market
In the words of QHR Health’s Chief Strategy Officer Brendan Rokke, “Independent hospitals must act strategically within their markets. Well-funded...
Strategic Planning: 4 Trends for Hospitals to Know
Over the next several years, key trends will continue to emerge that should be accounted for in every hospital’s strategic...
Independent Hospitals: Don’t Predict. Prepare for 2023.
It’s a laudable – and immensely challenging – job to run an independent hospital. Hospitals and health systems are experiencing...
Medical Directorships: Compliance Best Practices
As defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), “Medical director refers to a physician who oversees the...
How to Increase Your Hospital’s Medicare Star Rating
Medicare Star ratings matter. CMS widely publicizes Medicare Star ratings, encouraging consumers to use the organization’s Compare website to help...
How to Insure 200 Years of Independent Community Healthcare: Abbeville Area Medical Center
To say I’m proud of Abbeville Area Medical Center is a tremendous understatement. Truly, I am in awe. In short,...