Last week, St. Anthony Regional Hospital administrators announced the facility is pursuing a Critical Access Hospital designation to further solidify the hospital’s fiscal position. Currently, St. Anthony operates as a prospective payment system hospital, meaning reimbursements are set at a fixed rate. CFO Eric Salmonson says the designation would allow a higher reimbursement level for many of the services they already offer.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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