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In rural communities across the United States, the challenges of modern healthcare are often felt more acutely than in urban areas. Rural populations experience higher rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, yet they have fewer than half as many providers and about 11% as many specialists per capita as urban areas.Read more

Shifting U.S. demographics, as baby boomers age into Medicare, present an opportunity for community healthcare providers to strengthen revenue streams and improve long-term financial stability in an era of value-based care.

As Medicare and the broader health care system shift from fee-for-service payment to value-based care, OCHIN is helping community health providers prepare for the transition to support long-term quality of care and financial sustainability.

In partnership with OCHIN, providers in community health organizations nationwide are leading the way in integrating evidence-based interventions, technology, and whole-person care to reduce costs and improve outcomes for people with diabetes.

Did you know that chronic diseases are responsible for nearly 90% of health care costs in the U.S.? Heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure, also called hypertension, are not just statistics. As the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S., they impact millions of lives every day.