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The Critical Importance of the Revenue Cycle in Rural Hospitals

Today is National Rural Health Day. In appreciation, we are taking this opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness of OS inc.’s and our client’s teams that work in the revenue cycle inside these rural health organizations. The work we all do plays a major role in the health and sustainability of rural hospitals and the communities they serve.

In the vast landscape of healthcare, small and rural hospitals play a vital role in providing essential medical services to underserved communities. However, these hospitals face unique challenges, including limited resources and funding. The ability of these healthcare facilities to remain operational is often contingent on the success of their revenue cycle. In this blog, we will delve into the significance of the revenue cycle for small and rural hospitals and how it impacts their ability to stay open. We will also provide data on the closure of rural hospitals in recent years and emphasize how revenue cycle teams are the unsung heroes in healthcare working diligently to effectively save lives by ensuring the financial health of these institutions.

Changing the Conversation on Denials: Make Your Focus First Pass Yield and Not Clean Claim Rate

OS inc. President, Lori Zindl, presented Changing the Conversation on Denials at the 2023 AAHAM...

2023 Revenue Cycle Terminology and Trivia Game

It's that time again! We're back with an exciting update to our Revenue Cycle Terminology document...

Using ATB Reports and Resolution Rates to Help Run a More Effective Billing Office

Last April, OS team members had an opportunity to attend the Hawkeye AAHAM Spring Conference....

Business Office Staffing Issues Solved: A Long-Term Solution

According to the results of a recent HFMA survey commissioned by AKASA, one in four healthcare...

Denial Madness Tournament Bracket Winner!

Well, that went fast, didn’t it? We have our champion in the Denial Madness Bracket Tournament – ...

Denial Madness Tournament Bracket Update - And Then There Were Four

Well, we’re down to the last four denials (just like that other tournament). If you haven’t been...

Denial Madness Tournament Bracket

Welcome! We’re glad you’re here and following along with our Denial Madness Tournament Bracket. We...

7 Things Business Office Staff Can Do Now to Increase Efficiency and Cash Flow

We asked the highly experienced revenue cycle team here at OS Inc. what healthcare leaders can do...

Our Best Tips for Effectively Training New Business Office Staff

Rural hospitals and businesses in the United States are facing a challenge. Population growth in...