Rural hospitals continue to face unprecedented challenges in todays environment with supply chain increases, workforce recruitment and retention, financial woes and more.
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Episode 91: Elder Care in Rural America
Rural communities often have a larger proportion of elderly residence compared to their urban and suburban counterparts, contributing to a larger proportion of elderly patients receiving care in rural hospitals.
... Read MoreEpisode 90: Rural Obstetrics
Rural obstetrics care is often hampered by a lack of providers, low reimbursement, and limited resources, often leading to closures of birthing centers and OB/GYN practices in rural communities.
... Read MoreMinisode: Payment Reform: The Time is Now
After an illuminating conversation last week with Harold Miller, CEO Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform, we talk this week about our thoughts and reactions to the interview.
... Read MoreEpisode 89: Identifying and Advocating for Data Backed Payment Reform
This week, we welcome Harold Miller, CEO of the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform to talk about alternative payment models across the rural health industry.
... Read MoreEpisode 88: Taking Lessons from the Past to Thrive Now and in the Future
Today, we get into the history of rural health as well as taking a look to the future.
... Read MoreMinisode: 2023 Look Ahead
On this week’s minisode, JJ and Rachel talk about how rural health closed out 2022 and what they’re looking forward to in 2023 here on Rural Health Rising.
... Read MoreEpisode 87: How Public Health and Healthcare Work Together in Rural Communities
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Rebecca Burns, Health Officer for the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency (BHSJ) in Michigan about the relationship between public health and healthcare.
... Read MoreEpisode 86: 2023 State Legislative Priorities
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with State Sen. Elect Joe Bellino of Michigan’s 16th District about the process of engaging newly-elected officials and prioritizing legislation.
... Read MoreEpisode 85: Rural Health in Remote Areas
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Hunter Nostrant, CEO of Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry, Michigan, about operating a hospital in a geographically-isolated area in Michigan’s upper peninsula.
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