Rural communities may face barriers to accessing high quality, coordinated care. Care coordination provides an opportunity to reduce these barriers and make healthcare more accessible. When implementing a rural care coordination program, potential strengths and opportunities include:

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• Existing partnerships and networks

• Shared mission with other organizations or agencies

• Increased cooperation across healthcare providers and organizations

• Shared savings for meeting quality standards in certain care coordination programs

• Detailed knowledge of existing local resources

• State initiatives to support care coordination