Healthcare IT News January 27, 2026
David Harse of TruBridge further explains how rural facilities can boost data security within EHRs without large IT teams or big investments and how hospital leaders can be pillars of community support using tech to expand resources.
Rural hospitals are the backbone of healthcare delivery for one in five Americans. These providers are often the sole source of care for entire regions – meaning if their doors close, the nearest life-saving intervention could be hours away. Community hospitals also are economic drivers – creating jobs, stabilizing local economies and serving as trusted community resources.
However, rural providers are increasingly forced to do more with less. Rising denials, limited budgets and persistent workforce shortages push leaders to prioritize immediate operational survival...
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