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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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3 Ways to “Upcycle” Those Unused Inpatient Hospital Rooms

There's likely to be a glut of unused inpatient hospital rooms when REH status picks up steam. Here are 3 ways to put those rooms to use.

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Critical Access Hospitals: 5 Troubling Financial Signals for 2022

Days cash on hand, the quickest metric for judging financial health at Critical Access Hospitals, is poised to plunge in 2022. Here's why.

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Healthcare Affiliation Consulting: A Client's Perspective

A hospital president shares his story of affiliating with a larger system – with help from Ascendient

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Recruiting Healthcare Professionals: The Ascendient Guide

In this detailed report, we show you how to implement a recruitment plan that accounts for maintenance, compliance, and growth.

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Healthcare Strategic Planning: Forget the 5 Pillars

How is strategic planning different from operational excellence? Think bucket lists, fingerprints, and barometers.

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How a Church-Based Clinic Is Making Primary Care More Accessible

Accessible primary care is a key to population health. Community assets like churches & schools might be the best way to meet the need.

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