National Rural Health Association

The Hidden Cost of Medicaid Cuts: Why the GOP’s Budget Plan Would Be a Disaster for Hospitals

House Republicans proposed Medicaid cuts last month that would have disastrous financial consequences for hospitals, especially for those in rural areas. While the plan aims to reduce government spending, healthcare executives are pointing out that these cuts would actually exacerbate the financial instability of the overall U.S. healthcare system — as well worsen health outcomes for millions of people, many of whom are children.

By Katie Adams

Health Tech

2022 Was Hospitals’ Worst Financial Year in Decades, But 2023 Won’t Be Much Better

Financial analysts have said that 2022 may have been the worst year for hospital finances in decades. This year looks like it will be yet another year of financial underperformance, with rural providers in especially dire circumstances.

By Katie Adams

A Data-Driven Guide to Patient Access Success

A new report from Relatient, A Data-Driven Guide to Patient Access Succes, highlights how focusing on data accuracy and relevance can enhance the performance of healthcare practices.

By Relatient

Hospitals, Policy

For rural hospitals, financial shortfalls as challenging as Covid-19

Rural hospitals face a battle on two fronts with the Covid-19 pandemic. Many have invested funds to staff up or bring in additional beds to prepare for the pandemic. On top of that, cancelled procedures have delivered a blow to their bottom line.

By Elise Reuter - Medcity News