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Workforce Pell: A Lifeline for the Front Lines

Allied health roles are notoriously difficult to fill, but relief is coming next year in the form of expanded Pell Grants.

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Hospital Planning: 5 Financial Lessons from Covid-19

A review of financial data from 2020 shows how hospital planning has been upset by Covid-19. Here are 5 implications moving forward.

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Will Congress Finally Invest in End-of-Life Care?

Biden's spending bill includes strategic funding for end-of-life care, including hospice & palliative medicine. Here's why it matters.

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What Hospitals Need to Know About Medicare Advantage Growth

With CMS targeting 100% accountable care for Medicare enrollees, Medicare Advantage is poised for even faster growth.

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The Senate Rural Health Caucus Needs NC Voices

Rural hospitals are closing at a record pace, yet NC's most powerful lawmakers don't bother to join the bipartisan Senate Rural Health Caucus.

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Rural Healthcare Sustainability: A CEO Testimonial

Joann Anderson, a longtime rural healthcare CEO, on the role of values & mission alignment in a consulting relationship.

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Hospital at Home: Answering the $30,000 Question

Covid-19 gave a big boost to Hospital at Home efforts. With higher satisfaction, lower costs, and better outcomes, the trend looks unstoppable.

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