Rural Health Networks
Health care reform is particularly challenging for rural providers who must reach beyond their local communities to succeed.
SHS consultants have spent years working with rural providers on a wide range of challenges and know the territory. We know how to get independent providers to the table and build trust among them. SHS consultants can develop effective governance models and practical strategic and operational plans for rural health networks based on identified community needs and resources.
With this strong foundation, a network of rural providers can leverage scarce resources to develop clinical protocols, coordinate the care continuum across their communities, share administrative services and buying services, pursue joint medical staff credentialing and peer review, and engage in joint negotiations with tertiary care referral centers. If done right, a network of providers even can negotiate and enter into single signature payer contracts.
Our knowledge and experience will ensure your network is structured properly – protecting the interests of individual providers while making the most of opportunities for cooperation and collaboration.
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