Rural Health Today

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Nancy Anderson, et. al, “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Comprehensive Holland & Knight Analysis,” 2025, www.hklaw.com/-/media/files/insights/publications/2025/07/onebigbeautifulbillcomprehensiveanalysis.pdf?rev=c91b592727d94e2481e288ebe1572a11&hash=3377E3203E08BD624CC392646...

In this episode, host JJ Hodshire is discussing the impact recently passed legislation has on rural health. Special guest Rick Pollack, President and CEO of the American Hospital Association (AHA) outlines what's at stake, who's at risk, and the opportunities for rural communities like Hillsdale. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! ⁠https://x.com/RuralHealthPod⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ru...

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 the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ⁠⁠ruralhealt...

Today, we’re back with Brian Peters on how hospitals should participate in advocacy. 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 the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for u...

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 the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ⁠ruralhealth...

This is part two of our conversation with Brian Peters! In this episode, host JJ Hodshire is discussing rural health with Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. They talk about what it means to lead an association in equipping hospitals and healthcare organizations to serve their communities. Topics include current healthcare challenges, overcoming obstacles and of course...

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 the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealtht...

This episode has two parts! In part one, host JJ Hodshire is discussing rural health with Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. They talk about what it means to lead an association in equipping hospitals and healthcare organizations to serve their communities. Topics include current healthcare challenges, overcoming obstacles and of course, what it all has to do with rur...

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 the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a quest...

Families in rural America often have access to much less resources and help when they’re growing their families. In this episode, Dr. Williams shares her perspective and insight as an obstetrician, gynecologist, former interim chief medical officer and mom. We’ll talk about barriers to care, the impact of Medicaid cuts, postpartum health, medical technology, and of course, what it all has to do wi...

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 the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a quest...

Welcome back to Rural Health Today! In this episode of our Rural Health & Maternity Care series, we’re talking to Harold Miller, the President and CEO of the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. High-quality maternal and infant healthcare is vital for rural communities, but according to a recent report from CHQPR, 100 rural hospitals have stopped delivering babies in the past 5 years....

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Alan Condon, “CMS cracks down on states using Medicaid to treat undocumented immigrants,” May 27, 2025, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/cms-cracks-down-on-states-using-medicaid-to-treat-undocumented-immigrants/, Becker’s Hospital Review.  KFF Health News, “Heal...

Today, we’re back talking with Scott Becker, who answers your questions on where to get your healthcare news. Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! ⁠https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/⁠ ⁠https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/⁠  Follow Scott Becker! ⁠https://www.linkedin...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Alan Condon, “CMS cracks down on states using Medicaid to treat undocumented immigrants,” May 27, 2025, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/cms-cracks-down-on-states-using-medicaid-to-treat-undocumented-immigrants/, Becker’s Hospital Review.  KFF Health News, “Heal...

Today we’re talking about how healthcare organizations can navigate news headlines and educate their communities. Scott is here to share his perspective and insight as a prominent healthcare news source. We’ll talk about objectivity, sensationalism, healthcare education, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, 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 to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want...

Welcome back to Rural Health Today!  This episode is the third installment of our series, Rural Health & Maternity Care, and we’re talking with Carrie Cochran-McClain, Chief Policy Officer at the National Rural Health Association. Between birthing center closures and harmful legislation, maternal healthcare seems to be deteriorating in rural America. Carrie is here to share her perspective and ins...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Executive Office of the Governor, “Gov. Whitmer Releases Top Lines of Alarming Report on Federal Medicaid Cuts, Finding Cuts Would Terminate Health Care for 700,000 Michiganders,” May 7, 2025, https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2025/04/16/whitmer-signs-exec...

Welcome back to Rural Health Today!  This episode is the second installment of our series, Rural Health & Maternity Care, and we’re talking with Adrienne Griffen, Executive Director of the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, about maternal mental health.  Although this topic has been gaining attention in the past few years, many moms in America do not receive any help for their mental heal...

Show Notes Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Alan Condon, “Pennsylvania hospital closes,” Friday, April 25, 2025, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/pennsylvania-hospital-closes/, Becker’s Hospital Review. Madeline Ashley, “The cost of hospital closures in 21 numbers,” Monday, April 28, 2025, http...

Welcome to Rural Health Today, the podcast where we connect you to what really matters in rural health. Our special guest of the show is Dan Bucci, Regional Executive at the American Hospital Association. Today we’re talking about the role of hospitals as it relates to government affairs. Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! ⁠https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/⁠ ⁠https://www.twitter....

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Alex Montero et. al, “KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: The Public’s Views on Measles Outbreaks and Misinformation,” April 23, 2025, https://www.kff.org/health-information-and-trust/poll-finding/kff-tracking-poll-on-health-information-and-trust-the-publics-v...

Welcome to Rural Health Today. Over the next few months we'll be publishing a series of episodes about maternal care in rural health. Whether you're a rural mom, a healthcare worker, or attentive to what goes on in rural healthcare, this is the series for you. Our special guest of the show is Dawn Shanafelt, Director, Maternal & Infant Health Division at Michigan Department of Health and Human Ser...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. Watch Jill & James’ story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuK94jLJxNk  News sources for this episode: Leighton Ku, et. al, “How Potential Federal Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP Could Trigger the Loss of a Million-Plus Jobs, Reduced Economic Activity, and Less State Revenue,” March 25, 2025, https://www.common...