Forbes February 24, 2025
Operating rural hospitals is challenging, primarily because 46% operate with negative margins, and 432 are at risk of closure. A fractional or virtual CIO can help from a leadership perspective, but the leader also must focus on three specific areas so the hospital can continue providing care.
Access To Care
Rural hospitals aim to provide access to care, but distance makes it challenging for patients to reach a hospital or physician. Instead, healthcare organizations can explore ways to bring care directly to patients. The concept of the hospital at home is a viable option, but this also means that the patient’s home is an extension of the hospital’s technology environment. Installing technology in the patient’s home will be challenging as...
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