Rural 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
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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 
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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
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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

Our Experience & Qualifications

Rural Is Not Small Urban

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  • Received The University of Kansas Health System Hall of Fame
    2023 Partner in Excellence Award recognizing PYA’s work over
    the last decade with initiatives including the Kansas Clinical
    Improvement Collaborative, a rural clinically integrated network
    serving more than 80 communities
  • Named Modern Healthcare Top 20 Consulting Firms since 2006
  • Recognized as Top 100 Accounting Firm in the U.S. since 2017
  • Selected as frequent presenters at state and national rural
    health conferences
  • Privately owned for over 40 years so we answer first to clients
  • Serve healthcare clients in all 50 states
  • Offer resources accessed by thousands of rural
    health leaders
  • Develop creative strategies in partnership with
    numerous rural health systems

 

The PYA Difference

PYA TestimonialPYA serves to solve our members’ most challenging problems. Over the years they have proven to be experts in rural health, of the highest integrity, and responsive to their clients’ needs. Like our members, PYA is driven by a passion for ensuring local access to high-quality healthcare seervices.

—Rich Rasmussen
President and Chief Executive Officer
Oklahoma Hospital Association

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Contact Our Rural Providers Team

Team Leaders

Martie Ross Headshot Martie Ross

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

Aaron Newcomer Headshot Aaron Newcomer

Senior Manager

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