Rural Health Today

Today, we’re back talking with Dr. Greg Johnson, Regional Market President, Parkview Health, who answers your questions on what the most important qualities are in a rural health leader today. 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.i...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Katie Adams, “The Hidden Cost of Medicaid Cuts: Why the GOP’s Budget Plan Would Be a Disaster for Hospitals,” March 13, 2025, https://medcitynews.com/2025/03/medicaid-congress-budget-republican-hospital-healthcare/; MedCity News. REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY TEMPORARY RESTRAINING O...

Welcome to Rural Health Today, the next chapter of our preceding show, Rural Health Rising. This is the podcast where we connect you to what really matters in rural health. Our special guest of the show is Dr. Greg Johnson, Regional Market President, Parkview Health. Today we’re talking about how health systems can collaborate with rural hospitals in order to better serve our rural communities. Fo...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Kelly Gooch, “24 hospitals, health systems cutting jobs,” March 21, 2025, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/20-hospitals-health-systems-cutting-jobs/?origin=BHRSUN&utm_source=BHRSUN&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=8018I7467278H7C; Becker’s Hosp...

Today, we’re back talking with Alan Morgan, CEO at the National Rural Health Association, who answers your questions on what happens after Medicaid cuts? 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...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Elizabeth Williams et. al, “Putting $880 Billion in Potential Federal Medicaid Cuts in Context of State Budgets and Coverage,” March 24, 2025, https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/putting-880-billion-in-potential-federal-medicaid-cuts-in-context-of-state-budgets-and-cove...

Welcome to Rural Health Today, the next chapter of our preceding show, Rural Health Rising. This is the podcast where we connect you to what really matters in rural health. Our first special guest of the show is Alan Morgan, the CEO at the National Rural Health Association. Today we’re talking about legislative crisis in rural health. We’ll talk about Medicaid cuts, price transparency, and of cour...

Hillsdale Hospital is excited to introduce Rural Health Today! This is the new chapter of our show, Rural Health Rising. On this podcast, we’ll connect you, our listeners, to what really matters in rural health.  If you want to submit a question about rural healthcare for us and our guests to answer on the show, email ruralheathtoday@hillsdalehospital.com or submit your question on our online form...

On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel bring a close to Rural Health Rising and give updates to some big life and career changes while reflecting back on some of their favorite moments of Rural Health Rising. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ https://twitter.com/ruralhealthrach Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media...

On this week's episode, we look back another one of our listeners favorite episodes from August of 2024 with Harold Miller, President and CEO, Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. In this episode, Harold examines why as OB-GYN services go under, maternal and infant mortality rise, which is the result of a crisis that starts with inadequate payment models. Follow Rural Health Rising on...

On this week's episode, we look back another one of our listeners favorite episodes from August of 2023 with Jen Porter, Senior Vice President of Field Engagement at the American Hospital Association. In this episode, Jen shared practical insights about how rural hospitals can leverage the support of organizations just like the American Hospital Association to continue moving forward and improve a...

On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel look back at some more of their favorite interviews from 2024. Select clips from: Lisa Davis, Director of the Office of Rural Health, for the state of Pennsylvania John Supplitt, rural health advocate, and former Senior Director of Rural Health Services at the American Hospital Association Brian Peters, CEO of Michigan Health & Hospital Association Terry...

On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel look back at some of their favorite interviews from 2024. Select clips from: Jason Merkley, President & CEO at Brookings Health System in South Dakota Adam Carlson, Senior Vice President of Advocacy at the Michigan Hospital Association Dr. Ross Ramsey, President and CEO of Scheurer Health Beth O'Connor, Executive Director of the Virginia Rural Health Ass...

Cyber security has become a major area of concern for hospitals and healthcare organizations. As the threat of cyber attacks continue to rise, hospital leadership must step up to meet the challenge with robust defense systems. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with John Riggi, National Advisor for Cyber Security and Risk, and Scott Gee, Deputy National Advisor for Cyber Security an...

Rural healthcare is much the same and also very different from state to state across the country. State rural healthcare associations, hospital associations, and offices of rural health all tackle issues that support hospitals and healthcare providers' ability to provide care in tier communities. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with David Windom, President of the Washington Rural...

Rural healthcare is much the same and also very different from state to state across the country. State rural healthcare associations, hospital associations, and offices of rural health all tackle issues that support hospitals and healthcare providers' ability to provide care in tier communities. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with Whitney Zahnd, President of the Iowa Rural Heal...

For rural healthcare organizations, fiscal health is more important than ever. Hospital administrators should be continually evaluating their own revenue integrity and seeking strategic solutions for optimized performance. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with Shinal Patel, Senior Manager of Healthcare Performance Improvement at Forvis Mazars. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter...

Over the last fifteen years, it has become increasingly difficult to operate and survive as an independent rural hospital in America. As the healthcare needs of our rural populations continue to grow, it's imperative for hospitals to find ways to remain independent and provide the services their patients need the most. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with Jason Merkley,  Presiden...

Rural healthcare is much the same and also very different from state to state across the country. State rural healthcare associations, hospital associations, and offices of rural health all tackle issues that support hospitals and healthcare providers' ability to provide care in tier communities. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with Cara Veale , Chief Executive Officer of the Ind...

Rural communities in America are facing a significant mental health crisis, but many don't have behavioral services available to them. For the mental health in rural communities to improve, healthcare organizations must equip their organizations, providers and staff with the resources and education they need. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with Ed Woods, Board Chair of the Natio...

Mental heath is a rising concern in every state, especially for rural areas where access to help is limited. Hospitals and healthcare organizations have a responsibility to advocate for their patient's needs including mental healthcare. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with Robert Sheehan, CEO at Community Mental Association of Michigan. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! http...

Rural healthcare is much the same and also very different from state to state across the country. State rural healthcare associations, hospital associations, and offices of rural health all tackle issues that support hospitals and healthcare providers' ability to provide care in tier communities. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with Denae Hebert, Executive Director at Louisiana R...

In this week's minisode, JJ and Rachel talk about forming and maintaining good partnerships in rural health. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ https://twitter.com/ruralhealthrach Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp https://www.linkedin.c...

Rural healthcare is much the same and also very different from state to state across the country. State rural healthcare associations, hospital associations, and offices of rural health all tackle issues that support hospitals and healthcare providers' ability to provide care in tier communities. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with Robert Duehmig, Director of the Oregon Office o...

Rural healthcare is much the same and also very different from state to state across the country. State rural healthcare associations, hospital associations, and offices of rural health all tackle issues that support hospitals and healthcare providers' ability to provide care in tier communities. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with Lisa Davis, Director of the Office of Rural Hea...