Clearfork Digital

Clearfork Digital is dedicated to helping rural hospitals like yours engage productively with their communities and leverage data to enhance their financial and operating conditions. Our Leadership Insights module gives you straightforward access to actionable insights from your data. That data also provides the information you need for targeted messaging through our Community Engagement tool. Learn more about how these solutions can enhance your operations and service level. https://lnkd.in/dymTYaGX

The Department of HHS announced $75 million in funding for rural healthcare services, which is targeted at helping hospitals stay open, bolstering opioid treatment and recovery services, and strengthening maternal care programs. Learn more about this program and the projects being funded: https://lnkd.in/gaNhNNQg.

Clearfork Digital celebrates National Rural Health Day. The theme for 2024 is "The Power of Rural," and we salute the dedication of healthcare providers working to provide quality care in rural communities. National Rural Health Day, established in 2011, recognizes the healthcare challenges faced by the 65 million people living in rural communities and honors the contributions of those who provide care in these settings.

In 2023, CMS established Rural Emergency Hospitals as a new Medicare provider as part of ongoing measures to improve access to health care in rural communities. Now, CMS is providing revised guidance for enrollment and conversion, along with an updated FAQ. Learn more about the proposed changes to this essential program: https://loom.ly/L-9gdQo.

Shine a spotlight on the good you are doing. Local hospitals are vital components of their community healthcare system. For many patients, you are a true lifeline. But sometimes, other healthcare options get more attention. Clearfork Digital's Community Engagement tool will help you share your story with local residents and develop close, supportive relationships with your patients. Explore this great resource: https://lnkd.in/g7dCFf5j

What sets Clearfork Digital apart from other companies offering software for hospitals? At Clearfork Digital, we are creating products designed to help hospitals meet crucial goals, including achieving compliance with CMS rules, boosting financial performance, and enhancing service to your community. The CFD team has tremendous industry expertise, enabling us to create the dashboards and analytic tools you need. We understand your challenges and develop services that directly address them. Find out more by scheduling a free demo. https://lnkd.in/gbH7YmQ5

Is your hospital struggling with the new CMS Price Transparency changes? Many rural hospitals worked long and hard to comply with the earlier requirements. Now that you have the new data elements and MRF dialed in, you face the January 1, 2025, deadline for including even more detailed information. Clearfork Digital can help. Our streamlined solution simplifies price transparency and automatically updates your site to comply with changes. Your hospital will maintain compliance and build patient trust by offering clear, reliable information. Find out more and schedule a demo: https://lnkd.in/gzy_pm-9

Stop Guessing. Start Leading. Your hospital needs to make critical decisions based on actual data. Your systems generate the data but do not present it in a straightforward way that you can use. Clearfork Digital's Leadership Insights tool changes all that, providing the data you need in dashboards that enable you to analyze performance and take action. With clear reports, powerful insights, and data summaries, you can improve your bottom line and offer supportive service to your community. Find out more! https://lnkd.in/dymTYaGX

Hospital administrative costs are skyrocketing due in part to the burden of care denials, according to the American Hospital Association. Care denials increased more than 20% for commercial insurers and over 55% for Medicare Advantage claims in 2022-2023. Even when these denials are overturned on appeal, hospital staff spend vast amounts of time on the process. Appealing prior authorization denials accounts for as much as 40% of the cost of patient care. Learn more about the causes of cost increases: https://lnkd.in/gytNqG5r.

Is your hospital ready for the next round of CMS Price Transparency rules? Many hospitals have achieved compliance with the current set of regulations, but some are still struggling. CMS is enhancing enforcement efforts and preparing to begin compliance efforts when the latest revisions take effect on January 1st. The new requirements include: Additional data elements such as an estimated allowed amount and modifiers. Standard Machine-readable file (MRF) format. Hospitals must include a "Price Transparency" link in the footer of their website homepage. Don't be caught out of compliance. Review the changes on Clearfork Digital's website. https://lnkd.in/gzy_pm-9