Rural Healthcare Providers

Building on decades of experience, PYA launched the Center for Rural Health Advancement in 2021. Our mission is to help providers pursue data-driven and locally informed transformation to preserve access to high-quality essential services and to connect the community to the broader care continuum. We understand rural is not “small urban;” rural providers face unique challenges demanding customized solutions. 

Our Center for Rural Health Advancement Services

Revenue Cycle 

  • Evaluate and Develop Detailed Action Plans to Improve Revenue Cycle Operations
  • Assist With Commercial Contract Evaluation, Negotiations, and Dispute Resolution
  • Take Full Advantage of Cost-Based Reimbursement

Patient Care Revenue

  • Reduce Hospital Services Outmigration
  • Optimize Service Lines and Rural Health Clinic Operations
  • Perform Provider Needs Assessment and Develop a Recruitment Plan
  • Enhance 340B Program

Operations

  • Evaluate and Execute Outsourcing of Back-Office Operations
  • Advise on Care Models Including Efficient Staffing and Top of License Practice
  • Facilitate Use of Data for Operational Monitoring and Improvement 

Compliance

  • Provide Regulatory Updates and Related Work Plans
  • Serve as a Dedicated Compliance Resource
  • Conduct Mock Surveys and Develop and Execute Corrective Action Plans
  • Provider Compensation Valuation, Planning, and Design

Information Technology

  • Optimize IT Investments
  • Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks
  • Analyze and Address Critical Systems and Technology Controls
  • Serve as Dedicated IT Resource

Market Assessment

  • Compile Data From Multiple Sources to Understand Current Market Position
  • Utilize Assessment to Identify Immediate Opportunities and to Evaluate Performance Over Time
  • Prioritize Initiatives Based on Community Need

Capital

  • Assess Infrastructure Needs
  • Identify and Pursue New Sources of Capital
  • Develop and Execute Real Estate Strategy

New Payment Models

  • Identify and Evaluate Opportunities for Participation
  • Assist With Quality Improvement Initiatives
  • Develop Sustainable Infrastructure to Manage Patient Populations

Governance

  • Evaluate and Make Recommendations for Board Structure and Operations
  • Provide Timely and Relevant Board Education
  • Facilitate Retreats and Planning Sessions

Strategic Relationships

  • Identify, Evaluate, and Pursue Opportunities
  • Structure Arrangements to Protect and Promote Community Interests
  • Optimize Benefits of Existing Arrangements

The PYA Difference

Over our 40-year history, PYA has consistently delivered high-value advisory services to our national client base. Our team is deployed to develop custom plans using proven approaches and work plans.

Independence

Private ownership means we answer only to our clients, not to third-party investors, giving us the freedom to be thorough and thoughtful in our work. We judge our success by our clients’ success.

Relationships

We value long-term relationships and work hard to maintain them. Our commitment to client relationships and the communities we serve remains constant.

Responsiveness

PYA has a reputation among clients for responsiveness. PYA's goal is to respond to calls and emails within 24 hours when possible.

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Contact Our Rural Healthcare Providers Team

Team Leaders

Martie Ross Headshot Martie Ross

Principal, Office Managing Principal, Kansas City, and Director of PYA Center for Rural Health Advancement

David McMillan Headshot David McMillan

Managing Principal of Consulting and Firm Chief Financial Officer

Subject Matter Experts

Angie Caldwell Headshot Angie Caldwell

Principal and Office Managing Principal, Tampa

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