In the past several decades, rural America has witnessed more hospital closures than its communities can afford. To survive, rural hospitals must meet the future with staying power and effective… Read more »
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Episode 159: Update on the State of Healthcare in Michigan
On this week’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with Brian Peters, CEO of Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
... Read MoreEpisode 158: What the New State Budget Means for Healthcare
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Laura Appel, executive vice president of government relations and public policy at the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
... Read MoreJuly 4 Special: Live with Mackinac Straits Health System CEO Karen Cheeseman
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Karen Cheeseman, CEO of Mackinac Straits Health System
... Read MoreEpisode 157: Optimizing Healthcare Operations through Financial Improvement
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Kevin Rash, managing director at Forvis Mazars US.
... Read MoreEpisode 156: Rural Health Road Trip: The Sooner State
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Dr. Mark Woodring, vice president of the board for the Rural Health Association of Oklahoma as well the Professor of Healthcare Administration & Policy at the University of Oklahoma
... Read MoreEpisode 155: No CRNAs, No Surgeries: How Full Practice Authorization Supports Rural Surgical Care
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Jason Flowers, CRNA & Owner of Challenge Anesthesia.
... Read MoreEpisode 153: Rural Health Road Trip: The Sunflower State
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Dorothy Hughes, president of the Kansas Rural Health Association.
... Read MoreEpisode 153: Helping Children with Autism Thrive, Including in Rural Communities
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Nicholle Mehr, Chief Executive Officer at Lumen Pediatric Therapy.
... Read MoreEpisode 152: Sustaining Independent Hospitals in Rural America
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Terry Scoggin, Chief Executive Officer at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
... Read MoreEpisode 151: Rural Health Road Trip: The Last Frontier State
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Jared Kosin, president and CEO of the Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association.
... Read MoreEpisode 150: Strengthening Maternal Healthcare in Rural Communities
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Jennifer Mewes, RN, OB Leader at Iowa Specialty Hospital.
... Read MoreEpisode 149: Rural Health Road Trip: The Tar Heel State
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Maggie Sauer, Director of the North Carolina Office of Rural Health.
... Read MoreEpisode 148: Rural Health Road Trip: The Volunteer State
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Jacy Warrell, chief executive officer of the Rural Health Association of Tennessee
... Read MoreEpisode 147: Live from National Council on Mental Wellbeing #NatCon2024
Mental health and substance use treatment organizations are vital to hospitals across the country, especially those serving rural areas where behavioral health providers and services are more limited. These organizations… Read more »
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