RHRC designed and built the Pennsylvania Rural Health Model (PARHM) — the first-in-the-nation initiative to test alternative payment specifically for rural healthcare. Now we help other states and organizations make the same transition.
If you’re a state agency, rural hospital, health system, or community health organization exploring alternative payment models, the RHRC guides healthcare organizations through every stage of payment model transformation from early exploration to full implementation.
Our team is comprised of rural healthcare leaders who understand the unique challenges and values of rural communities — because they come from them.
Through PARHM our organization has become a beacon of excellence in our rural community, maintaining every level of service with the highest quality and safety standards, at the same time reducing overall costs. Much of our great work was centered around innovative delivery models utilizing tele-medicine. We implemented an APP staffed ED with tele-medicine as part of our 2021 transformation plan and have seen steady growth in volumes and patient satisfaction scores since then. PARHM has resulted in favorable revenue since its inception, with finances improving each year. This transformation into a vibrant enterprise within our system is a testament to the goals and vision of the PARHM.”
—Mark Papalia, CEO, UPMC Kane, PA
The PARHM has helped maintain financial viability at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. It has transformed wellness and healthcare avoidance with the desire to generate less fee for service transactions at the same time as expanding the healthcare services being provided in our community.”
The RHRC serves as a central convenor, bringing together healthcare providers, associations, payors, and state and federal representatives. We facilitate visioning sessions that align the value propositions of all stakeholders — at the local, regional, and state level — to ensure buy-in and long-term success.
Before you commit to a new model, you need to understand the financial impact. We build the models that give leadership the confidence to move forward.
We guide organizations through the operational and clinical changes required to succeed under value-based arrangements — not just the contract, but the day-to-day.
Our approach is not one-size-fits-all. We work with communities to co-design solutions that reflect their specific needs and assets. Our network of best-in-class partners offers a comprehensive service catalog that marries data and technology with pragmatic implementation.
The RHRC designed and administered the Pennsylvania Rural Health Model—the first statewide alternative payment initiative for rural healthcare. We don’t just consult; we’ve done it.
We bring proven models, customizable frameworks, and deep rural expertise. Contact our team to discuss how RHRC can help your state design and implement a rural health transformation strategy that works for its unique communities.
