The Rural Monitor
Articles by Topic: Service delivery models

Filling Gaps and Avoiding Duplication: Community Paramedics and Ambulance Services

September 7, 2016
Gary Wingrove, President of the Paramedic Foundation, discusses the vital role emergency medical services play in rural communities, and the role community paramedics can fill in a changing healthcare system.

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Rural ACO Leaders Speak: What Have Been the Biggest Challenges and the Biggest Advantages to Creating Your ACO?

March 2, 2016
As the healthcare industry shifts from volume-to-value, Accountable Care Organizations are gaining in popularity for rural providers. But, there are risks and difficulties that come along with shared savings programs. We asked five rural ACO leaders to share their insights from building their ACOs.

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