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 Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ https://twitter.com/...
Feb 06, 2025•46 min
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 access to rural health all over the country. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.c...
Jan 30, 2025•38 min
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 Scoggin, Chief Executive Officer at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant, Texas Jennif...
Jan 23, 2025•42 min
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 Association Jacy Warrell, chief executive officer of the Rural Health Association of Tennessee Foll...
Jan 16, 2025•39 min
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 and Risk at the American Hospital Association. http://AHA.org/cybersecurity http://hhscyber.hhs.gov/pe...
Jan 02, 2025•52 min
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 Health Association. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https...
Dec 26, 2024•45 min
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 Health Association. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://tw...
Dec 19, 2024•37 min
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! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ https://twitter.com/ruralhea...
Dec 12, 2024•53 min
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, President & CEO at Brookings Health System in South Dakota Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https:/...
Dec 05, 2024•47 min
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 Indiana Rural Health Association. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealt...
Nov 28, 2024•48 min
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 National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhe...
Nov 21, 2024•52 min
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! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ https://twitter.com/ruralhealthrac...
Nov 14, 2024•44 min
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 Rural Health Association. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod h...
Nov 07, 2024•43 min
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.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Audio Engi...
Oct 31, 2024•25 min
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 of Rural Health. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://tw...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr
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 Health, for the state of Pennsylvania. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/rural...
Oct 17, 2024•56 min
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 Diane Potts, President of the Illinois Rural Health Association. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://...
Oct 10, 2024•49 min
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 Ryan Kelly, Executive Director of the Mississippi Rural Health Association. Mississippi Rural Health Association https://msrha.org/ Follow Rural Health ...
Oct 03, 2024•47 min
Healthcare organizations often experience separation between administrative and clinical departments, but hospitals can't truly thrive unless they work together as a cohesive whole. On today's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with Dr. Ross Ramsey, President and CEO of Scheurer 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...
Sep 26, 2024•37 min
Every hospital needs a strong team of nurses to provide reliable patient care and support through every challenge. The role of nursing, interacting most directly with patients and supporting medical staff is absolutely essential for a healthcare organization to thrive. On today's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with two representatives from the Michigan Hospital Association, Lindsay Peters, Senior Director of Field Engagement and Amy Brown, Chief Nursing Officer. Follow Rural Health Rising on...
Sep 19, 2024•51 min
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 Tim Rave, President/CEO South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod h...
Sep 12, 2024•46 min
In rural communities, hospitals are struggling to meet their most basic service lines. Amid closures and shortages, comprehensive healthcare is needed more than ever in rural populations. On today's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with Bradley Hodshire, Program Director, Hillsdale Hospital Center for Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ https://twitter.com/ruralhealthrach Follo...
Sep 05, 2024•34 min
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 Jed Hansen, Executive Director of the Nebraska Rural Health Association Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https:...
Aug 29, 2024•43 min
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 Blayne Osborn, President, Nevada Rural Hospital Partners. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://twitter.com/...
Aug 22, 2024•36 min
Rural America has faced hundreds of hospital closures over the past decade, but no service is more neglected than maternity care. As OB-GYN services go under, maternal and infant mortality rise, which is the result of a crisis that starts with inadequate payment models. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Harold Miller, President and CEO, Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://twitter.c...
Aug 15, 2024•46 min
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 Beth O'Connor, Executive Director of the Virginia Rural Health Association. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod ht...
Aug 08, 2024•39 min
In every healthcare organization, leadership teams face operational challenges on a daily basis. This requires leaders to develop solutions to serve their staff, patients and communities while optimizing their hospital's performance. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Ben Miles, President of St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ https://twitter.com/ruralhealthrach Follow H...
Aug 01, 2024•38 min
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 strategies now more than ever. On today's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with John Supplitt, rural health advocate, and former Senior Director of Rural Health Services at the American Hospital Association.
Jul 25, 2024•50 min
Hospitals all over Michigan benefit from the leadership and resources provided by the Michigan Hospital Association. With a trustworthy and informed team of healthcare leaders at the helm, this association is a strong advocate and ally for rural hospitals like Hillsdale. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with Brian Peters, CEO of Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ...
Jul 18, 2024•41 min
The final state budget for fiscal year 2025 was recently passed, and it has a significant impact on healthcare in Michigan. That’s why healthcare advocacy in the budgeting process is a vital part of ensuring the best possible outcome for patients, providers and administration. 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. Follow Michigan Health & Hospital Ass...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr
