Rural Health Today Podcast

On our latest episode of Rural Health Today by Julie Soekoro, Executive VP and CFO at Hamilton Health, to discuss how hospitals can prioritize financial sustainability while maintaining access to care for communities. Listen at hillsdalehospital.com/rural-health-t…

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: JJ Hodshire President & Chief Executive Officer, Hillsdale Hospital Join JJ Hodshire at Becker’s Rural Healthcare Leadership Summit 2026 where leaders from across rural and community health systems come together to tackle the realities of delivering care in today’s environment. As CEO of Hillsdale Hospital, JJ brings a frontline perspective on sustaining independent hospitals, navigating financial pressure and expanding access in rural communities. If you’re leading in a rural or community setting, this is a conversation grounded in real-world execution, not theory. 🌍 Connect with peers facing similar challenges 📊 Gain practical strategies you can implement immediately 🤝 Be part of a focused, executive-level discussion 🎟 Join us and secure your spot: hubs.ly/Q049-vkg0 #RuralHealth #HealthcareLeadership #HospitalLeadership #CriticalAccess #BeckersEvents

There is strength in the tight-knit communities that surround our rural hospitals. On our latest episode, Dr. Ross Ramsey of Scheurer Health, discusses how rural hospitals can connect with the local community. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at hillsdalehospital.com/rural-health-t…

Alicia Faust, principal at @ForvisMazarsGrp, shared how hospitals can approach payer denials in this week's episode of Rural Health Today. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at hillsdalehospital.com/rural-health-t…

This week on Rural Health News, JJ discusses 2026 projections for rural hospitals, damage report updates & a rural retail pharmacy. Listen to the news update wherever you get your podcasts or at hillsdalehospital.com/rural-health-t….

On our newest episode of Rural Health Today we invited Amy Brown, Chief Nursing Officer at the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, to share her experience and how she is helping to educate and protect future generations of healthcare workers. Listen at hillsdalehospital.com/rural-health-t…

On our recent episode of Rural Health Today, we invited Dr. Mark Holmes from the University of North Carolina to discuss how to make the most of recent funding programs and aim to build a stronger future for rural healthcare. Listen at hillsdalehospital.com/rural-health-t….

In the first episode of Rural Health Fractured, Ewa Panetta, director of community health and engagement at the @MIHospitalAssoc, shares how hospitals serve their communities as social and economic safety nets, especially in rural areas. Listen at hillsdalehospital.com/rural-health-t…

Rural Health Today premiered a new series, Rural Health Fractured! Starting out strong featuring Ewa Panetta from @MIHospitalAssoc, this series will examine how rural health is being fractured in every direction. Listen wherever you get podcasts or hillsdalehospital.com/rural-health-t…

On our recent episode, we invited John Barnas, executive director at the Michigan Center for Rural Health, to discuss how parts of healthcare can be difficult to manage in rural settings, such as staffing EMS. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at hillsdalehospital.com/rural-health-t…

In our latest episode of Rural Health Today, Dr. Michael Shepherd explains how the voices of rural healthcare must be heard for state and federal legislation to be effective. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at hillsdalehospital.com/rural-health-t….

Dr. Michael Shepherd, assistant professor at the University of Michigan, joined us to discuss early reactions to Medicaid cuts, his work to educate people on the data surrounding Medicaid, and what comes next. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at ruralhealthtoday.com

Hospitals across the country are asking how to access funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program. While each state's process may be different, Chad Mulvany of @ForvisMazarsGrp offers guidance for navigating this program in our recent episode: hillsdalehospital.com/rural-health-t…

In this episode JJ explores pressing issues in government affairs for healthcare with our guest Travis Robey, vice president of political affairs at @ahahospitals. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or ruralhealthtoday.com.

Technology has potential to improve healthcare, but the data shows it's not fulfilling that potential. In our episode with Jim Lee, @MIHospitalAssoc, he shares how technology contributes to clinician burnout. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at hillsdalehospital.com/rural-health-t….

In this week's episode, Jim Lee from the @MIHospitalAssoc shares insight into the value of healthcare data. Rural Health Today can be found wherever you get your podcasts or at hillsdalehospital.com/rural-health-t….

Merry Christmas from Rural Health Today! For today's episode, we're bringing you a hospital Christmas story (mad lib style). Watch the full video on the Rural Health Today YouTube channel or listen to the audio wherever you get your podcasts.

This week in rural health, ICUs are seeing life-threatening withdrawals from a new illegal drug, 2025 hospital closures have consistent causes, and a new study reveals a better future for breast cancer screenings. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or hillsdalehospital.com/rural-health-t….

Compassionate leadership is integral to making a difference in rural health. Jeremy Cannon, CNO at Kalkaska Memorial Hospital, answered a listener question about how to lead clinical and administrative team in the rural healthcare industry. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Stay up to date with Rural Health News! This week, we're reviewing expiring Marketplace subsidies, the H-1B visa fees crippling recruiting efforts for hospitals, and a childcare success story from rural Indiana. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts or at hillsdalehospital.com/rural-health-t…