Electronic health records are central to rural healthcare providers’ and organizations’ transition to value-based care. Several rural organizations are using their EHR data to make changes for the patient populations they serve.
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Due to barriers like cost and staffing, many rural healthcare facilities’ information systems are susceptible to malware attacks such as ransomware. South Peninsula Hospital, a Critical Access Hospital in Homer, Alaska, uses an IT staff of six to monitor threats and train coworkers on how to safeguard their hospital’s information.
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The ONC Rural Health IT Coordinator describes how the hospitalization of her father led her to become an advocate for health IT.
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The Executive Director of the National Rural Health Resource Center talks about health reform challenges for hospitals, starting the Center, staying fit, and getting ready to step down as director.
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