Tips for managing healthcare operations

The deadline for states to submit their applications for Rural Health Transformation (RHT) funds was November 5, 2025. Now, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will review applications and announce awards by December 31, 2025. RHT will provide $50 billion to states with approved applications from 2026 through 2030. There will be $10 billion available every fiscal year during this period; 50% of this will be distributed equally among approved states, while the o

If you work for a clinic or hospital seeking federal grants, you know that the term "rural" can be an essential criterion for eligibility. What’s less understood is that there isn't a single, universally accepted definition of “rural” across all government agencies. For health centers, FQHCs, and hospitals looking for grant support, understanding which definition applies to a specific program is the first step to securing a sustainable future. At THRIVE, we specialize in guid

The need for robust and accessible obstetrics (OB) services, particularly in rural and underserved communities, is more critical than ever. Many Community Health Centers (CHCs) face a common set of challenges, which includes staffing shortages and an increasing number of uninsured patients. These issues frequently lead to a significant problem: a rise in pregnant patients presenting at hospital emergency departments (EDs) in labor, having received little to no prenatal care.

Recently, we sent out a Funding Risk Checklist to help Health Centers prepare for possible reductions in funding. Following last week’s...

As leaders of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and other Health Centers, you stand at the intersection of patient care and...

In today’s fast-paced digital era, health center leaders are inundated with data from a myriad of sources—news outlets, social media...

Now more than ever, hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) must collaborate and form partnerships promoting efficient and effective primary care delivery. Given the uncertainty in federal funding, a strained workforce, and a questionable economic outlook, healthcare costs must be reduced by minimizing emergency department visits and inpatient stays. For many years, hospitals and FQHCs have realized that collaboration has resounding benefits to both organizat