More rural hospitals mulling clinically integrated networks
12/17/23 at 04:00 AM
More rural hospitals mulling clinically integrated networks
Modern Healthcare
December 14, 2023
In October, 23 rural hospitals in North Dakota announced the formation of the Rough Rider High-Value Network. Such clinically integrated alliances are designed to reduce hospitals’ costs through shared services and provide the infrastructure for hospitals to invest in alternative payment models. Rough Rider CEO Nathan White discussed his outlook for the rural hospital sector, his goals for the Rough Rider network and the advantages of clinically integrated networks compared to mergers or acquisitions.