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 ruralhealthtoday.com . Featured Guests: Karen Cheeseman, CEO of Mackinac Straits Health System Tom Kurtz, Pres...
Jun 30, 2025•8 min
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, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x....
Jun 26, 2025•40 min
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 ruralhealthtoday.com . Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https...
Jun 23, 2025•9 min
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 rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.y...
Jun 19, 2025•37 min
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 question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday...
Jun 16, 2025•6 min
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 with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www...
Jun 12, 2025•50 min
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 question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday....
Jun 09, 2025•16 min
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. Harold is here to share more about this report and his perspective and insight as a thought lea...
Jun 05, 2025•34 min
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 , “Health Provisions in the 2025 Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill,” Updated May 22, 2025, https://www.k...
Jun 02, 2025•8 min
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.com/in/scottbeckermw/ Follow Becker’s Hospital Review! https://www.linkedin.com/company/asc-commun...
May 29, 2025•4 min
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 , “Health Provisions in the 2025 Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill,” Updated May 22, 2025, https://www.k...
May 26, 2025•7 min
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 https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665 Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www...
May 22, 2025•47 min
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 to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit r...
May 19, 2025•13 min
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 insight as an expert in the impact of policy on rural health. We’ll talk about maternal healthcare d...
May 15, 2025•48 min
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-executive-directive-to-identify-impact-of-federal-medicaid-cuts . Michigan Department of Health & H...
May 12, 2025•6 min
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 health during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Adrienne is here to share her perspective and insig...
May 08, 2025•30 min
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, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/the-cost-of-hospital-closures-in-21-numbers/ , Becker’s...
May 05, 2025•6 min
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.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://w...
May 01, 2025•41 min
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-views-on-measles-outbreaks-and-misinformation/ , KFF Health News. CDC SchoolVaxView , “Vaccination Co...
Apr 28, 2025•5 min
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 Services (MDHHS). Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehosp...
Apr 24, 2025•42 min
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.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2025/mar/how-cuts-medicaid-snap-could-trigger-job-loss-s...
Apr 21, 2025•10 min
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.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/...
Apr 17, 2025•5 min
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 ORDER UNDER FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 65(B) (2025). Available at: https://ag.ny.gov/sites/def...
Apr 14, 2025•7 min
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. Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twi...
Apr 10, 2025•32 min
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 Hospital Review. Madeline Ashley , “2 Ohio hospitals abruptly halt operations,” March ...
Apr 09, 2025•10 min
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 our guest on social media! https://www.ruralhealth.us/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-morgan-66344...
Apr 04, 2025•5 min
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-coverage/ ; KFF. Allison Orris & Elizabeth Zhang , “Congressional Republicans Can’t Cut Medicaid by...
Mar 31, 2025•6 min
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 course, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www....
Mar 27, 2025•28 min
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 at ruralhealthtoday.com. Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsda...
Mar 27, 2025•2 min
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! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp https://www.linke...
Feb 13, 2025•24 min
