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See this profile to learn about the SHIP and Flex Program in New York.

This manual was developed for use by staff and boards of small rural hospitals and clinics as well as state Flex Programs. The content is designed to be as non-technical as possible and provide answers to frequently asked questions regarding CAH, small rural hospital and RHC finance and financial performance.

State Flex Programs can help CAHs transition into value-based systems, population health models, and future opportunities through education, network support, facilitation of new partnerships, and technical assistance.

This video discusses the board of directors’ role in financial stewardship for an organization. You’ll learn about key financial issues board of directors’ face and hear some best practices and tips on how you can improve financial stewardship in your organization.

Leaders play a central role in setting values and directions. Use these resources to help develop leadership and planning for your organization.

Quality improvement services assist selected health organizations participating in the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development (DRCHSD) Program in evaluating their care management and transitions of care processes to establish planning priorities that improve operational efficiency and quality performance.

The Delta Region Community Health Systems Development (DRCHSD) Program offers program participants a variety of services in the areas of workforce and leadership.

Eligible applicants include small rural hospitals (CAHs and PPS acute care facilities up to approximately 100 beds) RHCs, and other healthcare organizations located in Delta Regional Authority (DRA) designated counties and parishes.

The Delta Region Community Health Systems Development (DRCHSD) Program provides comprehensive technical assistance to participating health care organizations.

Employee engagement services assist leaders that participate in the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development (DRCHSD) Program with retaining employees that are passionate about their work and committed to their organization. Leaders receive coaching and guidance to improve employee retention and satisfaction.

Financial and operational consultation services assess organization-wide operations at the department level of selected health care organizations participating in the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development (DRCHSD) Program to establish strategic priorities.

Revenue Cycle and Physician Practice Management services evaluate the business and clinical operations of selected healthcare organizations participating in the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development (DRCHSD) Program. Services assess areas that directly affect the operational and financial management of an organization, and impact clinic operations, provider productivity, and profitability.

The Telehealth Assessment identifies opportunities for telehealth implementation or expansion at health care organizations participating in the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development (DRCHSD) Program. 

The Emergency Medical Services Assessment identifies opportunities for improvements — including gaps in clinical services and the need for improved processes to enhance the coordination of services — at health care organizations participating in the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program.

Learn about an on-site visit to this family-run rural health clinic that participated in the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project.