Rural Health Today

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also...

Today we’re talking about the challenges facing today’s healthcare pipeline. Dr. Gates is here to share his experience and expertise in the industry workforce. We’ll talk about changes in healthcare education, staffing shortages, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealth...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Andrew Cass, “Rural hospitals to see $1.6B revenue hit from ACA subsidy loss: Report,” October 22, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/rural-hospitals-to-see-1-6b-revenue-hit-from-aca-subsidy-loss-report/, Becker’s Hospital Review.  American Hospit...

Today we’re talking about adopting technology into rural health. Kem Graham, vice president of growth and strategy at CliniComp, is here to share her expertise on the unique challenges and opportunities for rural hospitals approaching technology integrations. We’ll talk about overcoming barriers, equipping physicians, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Healt...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Liz Carey, “Congress Members Move to Offset Coming Cuts to Rural Hospital Funding,” October 5, 2026, https://dailyyonder.com/congress-members-move-to-offset-coming-cuts-to-rural-hospital-funding/2026/10/05/, The Daily Yonder. American Hospital Association, “America’s R...

Today we’re talking about the long-term outlook of rural health on a nation-wide scale. Michael will provide us with a sense of where the industry is headed and what it will take to ensure sustainability. We’ll talk about health access, mergers and acquisitions, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media !https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://w...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Strata, “Strata Decision Technology’s Performance Trends Report for H1 2026,” https://www.stratadecision.com/resources/report/2026-healthcare-financial-outlook-report.  Lauren Dyrda, “Hospital margins barely keep pace with volume growth: 7 notes,” October 7, 2026,...

Medical mistrust can lead to barriers in timely care. Today Brinda Adhikari is here to talk about the breakdown of trust in the healthcare industry and the impact this has on patient care and access to health services. We’ll talk about vaccine hesitancy, navigating political conversations, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x....

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, “Changes to Medicaid for Certain Non-citizens,” https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/medicaid/medicaid-changes/non-citizen.  Phil Galewitz Et al., “US Poised To Boot Legal Immigrants From Medicaid, In...

Maintaining access to healthcare in rural communities is critical to better health outcomes. Cathy Pimple is here to share her journey of sustaining rural healthcare in the face of great competition. We’ll talk about growth strategies, big health competition, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https:...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Nathaniel Weixel, “Lawsuit targets ‘medically frail’ Medicaid work requirement exemption,” September 22, 2026, https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/6105262-lawsuit-trump-medicaid-work-requirements/, The Hill.  Ella Jeffries, “Physician groups, patients sue CMS ov...

Rural Health Today welcomes Beth O’Connor and Wendy Welch to the show! Today we’re talking about Beth and Wendy’s new book, “Medical Mistrust in Appalachia”. Our guests are here to share insights from their book about medical mistrust in rural communities. We’ll talk about health literacy, declining trust in health professionals, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Win a free c...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  KFF Health News, “Tracking Implementation of the 2025 Reconciliation Law: Medicaid Work Requirements, August 3, 2026, https://www.kff.org/medicaid/medicaid-work-requirements-tracker-overview/.  Our World Data, “Measles cases in the United States1919 to 2026,” Sept...

Today we’re talking about the unique needs of rural. President of Chelsea Hospital, Ben Miles, is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about serving specific needs in communities, using partnerships to fill gaps, utilizing technology, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.y...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Joshua Ferner Et al., “The Effect of Open Primaries on Turnout and Representation,” October 30, 2024, https://bipartisanpolicy.org/report/the-effect-of-open-primaries-on-turnout-and-representation/, Bipartisan Policy Center.  Fair Vote, “Voter Turnout,” https://fa...

Today we’re talking about partnerships. President and CEO of Covenant HealthCare, Beth Charlton, BSN-RN, MSA, is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about how lasting partnerships strengthen healthcare, serving rural communities, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtu...

Today we’re talking about global healthcare. Mark Eastburg, president & CEO of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about barriers to care, serving rural communities, and gain some insights into today’s state of mental healthcare and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media!...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Twilight Greenaway Et al., “Hurricane Lala Passes Big Island: Hawaiʻi Spared From Direct Hit,” August 15, 2026, https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/hurricane-lala-brings-rain-and-strong-winds-thousands-on-hawaii-island-lose-power/, Honolulu Civil Beat.  Joseph S. Pe...

Today we’re talking about rural healthcare barriers. Robert Mach, CEO of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about transportation, EMS services, affordability, and gain some insights on how legislation impacts hospitals and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHeal...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Elizabeth Casolo, “Mount Sinai quietly stops accepting some new patients with government-backed plans,” August 19, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/mount-sinai-quietly-stops-accepting-some-new-patients-with-government-backed-plans/, Becker’s Hospital...

Today we’re talking about community impact. EVP & Chief Strategy Officer of Holland Hospital, Alex Roehling, is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about serving rural communities, how to form lasting partnerships, and gain some insights into today’s social and political climate toward healthcare and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health T...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Et al., “#StopRansomware: Gunra Ransomware,” August 10, 2026, https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/aa26-222a-stopransomware-gunra-ransomware_508c.pdf.  Giles Bruce, “Gunra ransomware targets hospitals: CISA, FBI iss...

Today we’re talking about global healthcare. Chief Executive Officer of Henry Ford Health Bob Riney is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about big system healthcare delivery, serving rural communities, social determinants of health, and gain some insights into today’s social and political climate toward healthcare and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  F...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Alan Condon, “The payer policy problem draining hospital revenue: 6 things to know,” July 31, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/the-payer-policy-problem-draining-hospital-revenue-6-things-to-know/?origin=BHRE&utm_source=BHRE&utm_medium=email&utm_conte...

Dr. David Miller, CEO of Michigan Medicine and executive vice president for medical affairs the University of Michigan, joins us on today’s episode of Rural Health Today. Today we’re talking about coordinating goals and success across healthcare management, collaborations and patient care. Dr. Miller is here to share his expertise on leading a healthcare organization to improve quality and patient...