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Mid-Tier Independent Hospitals

Independently-owned hospitals under 200 beds facing the 2026 compliance cliff. We provide the regulatory lifeboat — FHIR-API readiness, enterprise security, and AI-powered revenue cycle as a managed service.

The 2026 Crisis

Independent Hospitals Are Running Out of Time

The CMS-0057 mandate requires full FHIR-API interoperability and 72-hour prior authorization turnarounds by January 2026. This is an existential challenge for independent hospitals that lack the IT resources of large health systems.

  • $3-5M typical FHIR implementation cost
  • 18-24 month typical implementation timeline
  • Specialized IT talent shortage in rural areas
  • Non-compliance penalties and payer exclusion

Compliance Deadline

2026

January 1, 2026

Medicare Advantage Plans

The Transformation

From Compliance Crisis to Technology Leader

Current State

Community General is a 125-bed independent hospital in East Texas. The CFO knows CMS-0057 is coming but doesn't have the IT budget or staff to build FHIR APIs. Ransomware attacks on rural hospitals make headlines weekly. Denial rates are climbing.

  • No path to 2026 compliance
  • Legacy systems with security gaps
  • $4M+ in denied claims annually
  • IT staff stretched thin
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With Talisman

Community General is now 2026-compliant through Talisman's managed FHIR-API service. Denial rates dropped 40%. Enterprise security protects against ransomware. The hospital is thriving while competitors scramble to catch up.

  • CMS-0057 compliant (12-week deployment)
  • Hospital-grade security infrastructure
  • $2.8M in recovered denial revenue
  • IT team focused on patient care systems
For the Community Hospital: The Regulatory Lifeboat for 2026
Hospital Solutions

Enterprise Capabilities, Mid-Market Pricing

FHIR-API as a Service

Instant 2026 compliance without capital investment. We deploy and manage your FHIR infrastructure as a turnkey service. Compliance in weeks, not years.

  • Patient Access API
  • Provider Access API
  • Prior Authorization API
  • Ongoing compliance monitoring
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Hospital Denial Intelligence

AI-powered denial management for hospital-scale volumes. Predict denials before submission, automate appeals, recover millions in lost revenue.

  • Predictive denial analytics
  • Automated appeal generation
  • Department-level root cause analysis
  • Payer contract optimization
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Hospital Security Services

Enterprise-grade security without enterprise IT staff. Protect against the ransomware attacks devastating rural and independent hospitals.

  • HIPAA Security Risk Analysis
  • 24/7 security monitoring
  • Incident response planning
  • Ransomware protection
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Prior Auth Automation

Meet the 72-hour mandate with automated prior authorization. Reduce auth staff burden, improve approval rates, eliminate delays in patient care.

  • 72-hour turnaround ready
  • FHIR-based submission
  • Medical necessity validation
  • Real-time status tracking
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Department Expertise

Hospital-Wide Revenue Cycle Support

Deep expertise in hospital department billing, from ED to surgical services.

Emergency Department

E/M levels, critical care, trauma

Anesthesiology

ASA units, time-based, concurrent

Surgery

Inpatient & outpatient procedures

Laboratory

Clinical lab & pathology

Radiology

Diagnostic imaging & IR

Observation

Obs status & case management

Hospital-Grade Security

Protection Against Ransomware

Security Reality

Rural Hospitals Are Under Attack

Healthcare ransomware attacks have surged 300% since 2020. Rural and independent hospitals are prime targets — they have valuable data but lack the security resources of large health systems. A single attack can force closure.

Talisman provides the security layer independent hospitals need:

  • Defense-in-depth security architecture
  • 24/7 security operations center monitoring
  • Incident response and recovery planning
  • Cyber insurance documentation support
  • Staff security awareness training

Don't Face the Compliance Cliff Alone

Take our free readiness assessment to understand your compliance gaps and security risks.

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