Rural communities rely heavily on their local hospitals to provide access to care and various economic and career opportunities. However, disparities due to limited resources, labor shortages, and unique payer and patient relationships put rural hospitals at a disadvantage compared to larger hospitals and health systems in metropolitan areas. One way to help rural hospitals achieve greater financial stability and keep their doors open is by maximizing cost-saving opportunities within the pharmacy program.
Read more to see how our team helped a critical access hospital in a rural community identify new savings opportunities by making just a few formulary and utilization management changes – and all with minimal member disruption.
