Rural hospitals are in great distress, a reality that threatens the health and economies of the communities they serve. While several factors impact the financial viability of rural health facilities, protecting revenue, optimizing reimbursement, and the ability to recruit and retain physicians is key to their success. To this end, solutions do exist that should offer relief to physicians and allow them to focus on patient care rather than documentation. In this brief, readers will learn:
- The core challenges facing rural providers today
- How to use technology to improve recruitment and retention
- How focusing on physician productivity and satisfaction can be a winning strategy