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This quarter's Quality Improvement Newsletter highlights changes to HCAHPS and the CAH Conditions of Participation. Swipe below to read the full newsletter! #StroudwaterAssociates #RuralHealthcare

Creating a clinical delivery spectrum can mitigate the risk of your rural & community hospital closing. As you develop a care delivery spectrum, focus on targeting the right areas to measure, track, and improve to boost efficiency, including: - Increased admissions - Decreased transfers - Streamlined process - Reducing costs and opportunity costs Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q02_WbXQ0 #StroudwaterAssociates #RuralHealthcare

Rural Texas communities are facing increasing challenges in sustaining obstetrics (OB) programs, leaving many families without critical care. Our report, The Rural Texas Obstetrics Study, dives deep into: - The obstacles rural facilities face in maintaining OB programs. - The factors driving closures across the state. - Insights to guide rural health leaders in overcoming these barriers. This resource, developed in collaboration with the TLL Temple Foundation and the Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals, is designed to understand the realities faced by OB programs in Texas. Read the full report here: https://hubs.li/Q0301kDR0 #StroudwaterAssociates #RuralHealthcare

Rural and community hospitals and health systems often encounter misconceptions and a lack of understanding when crafting and operationalizing partnerships with other organizations: partners don’t understand the unique attributes and value rural affiliates provide. Learn how your rural healthcare organization can articulate the unique values they bring as an affiliate: https://hubs.li/Q02_bx6D0 #StroudwaterAssociates #RuralHealthcare #Affiliations

The latest rural provider compensation report uncovers key vulnerabilities, including financial instability, operational gaps, and compliance risks related to FMV safe harbors under Stark/anti-kickback laws. To secure a sustainable future, rural organizations must reassess: ✔️ Compensation structure ✔️ Compliance practices ✔️ Organizational alignment Current strategies are often unaligned with best practices and financially unsustainable. A data-informed approach is essential for maintaining compliance and achieving organizational goals. Download the report now to learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02_BGq30 #StroudwaterAssociates #ProviderCompensation #RuralHealthcare

The more discussion there is about mobility, the more motivated swing-bed patients become. Working with Stroudwater, the Wayne County Hospital (WCH) staff made changes that put mobility front and center for staff, patients, and families during the healing process. The best practices that WCH staff employed to emphasize mobility to patients and increase collaboration among rehab and nursing staff helped them achieve their goals and improve outcomes for swing-bed patients, allowing them to return home sooner. Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q02_fnTs0 #StroudwaterAssociates #RuralHealthcare #SwingBeds

Rural communities face significant challenges in maintaining obstetrics (OB) programs, but innovative solutions are within reach. In March 2024, six rural health organizations convened in Clifton, TX, to share groundbreaking strategies for sustaining OB care. The insights were captured in three comprehensive reports to provide actionable guidance for rural health leaders: - The Rural Texas Obstetrics Study, Stroudwater Associates - Rural Maternity Innovation Summit Site Report, Erin Sullivan, Ph.D., Mark Deutchman, Benjamin Anderson - Rural Maternity Innovation Summit Leader Report, Erin Sullivan, Ph.D., Mark Deutchman, Benjamin Anderson To read the full reports, click here: https://hubs.li/Q02_g_pW0 #StroudwaterAssociates #RuralHealthcare

Is your facility compliant with EMTALA regulations? Here are three major requirements to keep in mind: 1. Medical Screening Exams (MSE) without delay 2. Patient Stabilization and Treatment without delay 3. Hospitals with specialized services are required to accept patients needing those services Learn more about EMTALA compliance here: https://hubs.li/Q02-ZXKm0 #StroudwaterAssociates #RuralHealthcare #EMTALA

In partnership with National Rural Health Association and National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), our latest report, The State of Rural Provider Compensation in 2024, reveals that rural provider compensation is at a crossroads. ➡️ Most rural provider compensation isn't tied to incentives. ➡️ Salary variability continues to increase. ➡️ Many organizations are unsure which Medicare Physician Fee Schedule they use. These trends underscore significant financial and compliance challenges. Download the full report to explore insights and take action: https://hubs.li/Q02-KY1n0 #StroudwaterAssociates #ProviderCompensation #RuralHealthcare

Today, we're pleased to share the results of our rural provider compensation survey developed in partnership with National Rural Health Association and National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH). Our latest report, The State of Rural Provider Compensation in 2024, analyzed data from 2,841 provider FTEs across 42 states. Here's what we uncovered: ➡️ Most rural provider compensation is not tied to incentives. ➡️ Salary variability is increasing. ➡️ Compliance risks are growing. The report underscores that current rural provider compensation strategies are financially unsustainable, unaligned with best practices, and raise significant concerns about maintaining compliance. To learn how your organization can build a data-informed compensation strategy, view the full report: https://hubs.li/Q02-BZKw0 #StroudwaterAssociates #ProviderCompensation #RuralHealthcare