University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases White Paper on Challenges of Critical Access Hospital Sustainability
July 24 2024 - 1:22PM
Business Wire
Dr. Stephen Notaro details study findings on
health care model approaches that contribute to resiliency for a
sample size of 20 critical access hospitals
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies releases a new
white paper, “Are Critical Access Hospitals in Critical
Condition?,” authored by Stephen Notaro, Ph.D., instructor at the
College and fellow of the Center for Leadership Studies and
Organizational Research. The white paper presents study findings
based on insights from the Career Optimism Index® study as well as
data for 20 critical access hospitals in Illinois as a sample to
explore the concern about closure of hospitals typically found in
more rural communities and which might be the only health care
access point for local populations.
There are just over 1,300 critical access hospitals (CAH)
located throughout the U.S. which are often the only available
24-hour source of emergency services and which are the main
provider of health care services to the 20% of the U.S. population
that reside in rural areas.
“Critical access hospitals face unique challenges but are also a
key economic hub in rural communities and a major source of
employment,” states Notaro. “This study found that these hospitals
are shifting to adapt toward financial sustainability accounting
for the local population trends and a change in practice focus to
outpatient services, with an overall improvement of financial
indicators for these hospitals.”
The white paper describes how IRS Form 990s, census, and
Illinois state public data sets were analyzed to provide insights
on three main areas: local demographics, overall financial
indicators, and assessing approaches to care as a focus on
outpatient services would indicate a move away from complex surgery
which requires physician specialists and expensive operating
suites. The findings indicate that changes in practice pattern
reflect actions by hospital leaders that are also contributing to
workforce development and mobility.
Notaro teaches courses in research design, leadership theory,
and serves on the Advancing Community, Critical Thinking,
Scholarship, and Success (ACCESS) program and dissertation
committees in the College of Doctoral Studies at University of
Phoenix. He earned a Doctorate in healthcare policy and
administration at University of Illinois, a master’s degree in
public administration, and a bachelor’s degree in health
administration. Notaro has 11 years of professional experience in
health planning and health care consulting and 15 years of
management experience.
The full whitepaper is available on the Research Hub or as a
direct link here.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance
their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world.
Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning,
skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor’s and master’s degree
programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students
more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while
balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit
phoenix.edu.
About the College of Doctoral Studies
University of Phoenix’s College of Doctoral Studies focuses on
today’s challenging business and organizational needs, from
addressing critical social issues to developing solutions to
accelerate community building and industry growth. The College’s
research program is built around the Scholar, Practitioner, Leader
Model which puts students in the center of the Doctoral Education
Ecosystem® with experts, resources and tools to help prepare them
to be a leader in their organization, industry and community.
Through this program, students and researchers work with
organizations to conduct research that can be applied in the
workplace in real time.
ABOUT THE CAREER OPTIMISM INDEX®
The Career Optimism Index® study is one of the most
comprehensive studies of Americans' personal career perceptions to
date. The University of Phoenix Career Institute will conduct this
research annually to provide insights on current workforce trends
and to help identify solutions to support and advance American
careers and create equity in the workplace.
For the fourth annual study, fielded between December 5,
2023-January 2, 2024, surveyed more than 5,000 U.S. adults who
either currently work or wish to be working on how they feel about
their careers at this moment in time, including their concerns,
their challenges, and the degree to which they are optimistic about
their careers. The study was conducted among a nationally
representative, sample of U.S. adults and includes additional
analysis of the workforce in the top twenty DMA markets across the
country to uncover geographic nuances. The study also explores
insights from 501 U.S. employers to provide comparison between the
workforce and those who hire, train, and retain them. Additionally,
for the first time, a statistical modeling analysis was conducted
to illustrate how employers and employees can benefit financially
from investing in career optimism.
A full methodology can be found at
www.phoenix.edu/career-institute.
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Sharla Hooper University of Phoenix
sharla.hooper@phoenix.edu