Roosevelt General Hospital (RGH) was recently featured in Becker’s Healthcare for its commitment to fiscal sustainability. The article details how the Portales, New Mexico organization has leveraged technology, optimization, and cost reductions to improve its financial performance and support staff retention.
“We are proof that despite the innumerable challenges of the healthcare industry, rural hospitals can improve their financial health while remaining independent,” said Roosevelt General Hospital CEO Kaye Green, FACHE. “Agility and innovation are key to improving the bottom line so we can continue to seek new opportunities to build on our achievements.”
One of the strategies RGH shares is the decision to implement MEDITECH as a Service (MaaS). The cloud-hosted subscription model of the Expanse platform replaced its previous on-premise system. The change in EHR model reduced costs associated with onsite equipment as well as IT service demands. Additionally, the cloud-hosted model enables the hospital to support remote staff, which is important for staff retention.
“MEDITECH offered state-of-the-art software with an affordable price tag, which is essential for us to remain independent,” said Roosevelt General Hospital Business Office Director Jessica Camacho, MBA. “MaaS has given us the flexibility to customize our software to meet the unique needs of our rural environment across all care settings.”
Since going live in 2021, RGH has also leveraged the platform’s integrated Revenue Cycle solution for financial improvements.
Read the full article in Becker’s Healthcare to learn more about RGH’s other initiatives to improve its fiscal well-being. Discover more about how MEDITECH Revenue Cycle is helping healthcare organizations achieve their financial sustainability goals.
