Podcasts about rural health care

A $50 billion pot of money for rural health care made it into last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, President Trump's hallmark tax and spending law. But the funding comes in tandem with massive cuts to Medicaid spending — an existential risk to many rural hospitals. On today's show, Kimberly speaks with KFF Health News correspondent Arielle Zionts about the potential benefits of the Rural Health Transformation Program and its potential shortfalls. Plus, Congress never came to an agreement on the Obamacare subsidies at the heart of last year's government shutdown. What does that mean for rural communities?

A $50 billion pot of money for rural health care made it into last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, President Trump's hallmark tax and spending law. But the funding comes in tandem with massive cuts to Medicaid spending — an existential risk to many rural hospitals. On today's show, Kimberly speaks with KFF Health News correspondent Arielle Zionts about the potential benefits of the Rural Health Transformation Program and its potential shortfalls. Plus, Congress never came to an agreement on the Obamacare subsidies at the heart of last year's government shutdown. What does that mean for rural communities?

In this episode, Tom Vasko, Chief Executive Officer of Newman Memorial Hospital, shares how his organization is strengthening rural healthcare through workforce investment, telehealth expansion, and regional partnerships. He discusses keeping care local, aligning culture with strategy, and building a sustainable, mission driven health system for the future.

The House of Representatives has reached a bipartisan agreement to fund the Department of Health and Human Services, restoring support for rural programs to previous levels after last year's administration cuts

In this episode, Anna Tempesta Noonan, BSN, MS, RN, President and Chief Operating Officer of Central Vermont Medical Center at the University of Vermont Health Network, shares insights on the realities of rural healthcare delivery, workforce pipelines, and hospital sustainability. She discusses caring for an aging population, regionalizing services, and how new federal investment and collaboration can help transform rural health for the future.

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Robert Poynter break down your regional news and weather for Thursday, January 22. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.

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Texas faces a growing rural health care crisis as hospitals close and emergency access shrinks. In this episode of the Texas Talk Podcast, Rob Morris—CEO of Complete Care and former president of the National Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers—explains how freestanding emergency rooms improve access, reduce costs, and stabilize rural communities. The conversation covers Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement barriers, the Emergency Care Improvement Act, rural hospital closures, wait times, aging demographics, and why emergency care must be protected as a core public service Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@TexasTalks

Earlier this year, federal lawmakers created a $50 billion program to support rural health care. It came as a result over concerns that cuts to Medicaid will shutter many rural hospitals across the nation.

Health care executive Jason Griffin discusses his article "The digital divide in rural health care." Jason explains how rural providers in the U.S. face critical infrastructure failures and staffing shortages that threaten their ability to serve communities. He explores why standard one-size-fits-all technological solutions often fail these hospitals and advocates for a collaborative model that prioritizes long-term strategic partnerships over temporary fixes. The conversation highlights the economic importance of keeping rural facilities open and the urgent need to listen to local leaders to bridge the digital gap effectively. Join us to learn how we can build resilient systems that ensure equitable access for everyone. This episode is presented by Scholar Advising, a fee-only financial advising firm specializing in providing advice for DIY investors. If you want clear, actionable strategies and confidence that your financial decisions are built on objective advice without AUM fees or commissions, Scholar is designed for you. Physicians often navigate complex compensation structures, including W-2 income, 1099 work, production bonuses, and practice ownership. Scholar's highly credentialed advisors guide high-earners through decisions like optimizing investments for long-term tax efficiency and expert strategies for financial independence. Every recommendation is tailored to the financial realities physicians face. VISIT SPONSOR → https://scholaradvising.com/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

Rural health care has been facing significant headwinds, and that was before the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which has introduced additional uncertainty. Donn Herring, Partner, Spencer Fane LLP, speaks with Lori Wightman, CEO, Bothwell Regional Health Center, and Jon Doolittle, President, Missouri Hospital Association, about the unique challenges facing rural health facilities and how government policy has a disproportionate impact on them, focusing on the journey of Wightman's rural Missouri hospital. Wightman shares some innovative things her hospital is doing to address these challenges while remaining independent, and Doolittle shares how the OBBBA's Rural Health Transformation Fund is being implemented.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD7hgRcd-8wEssential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

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Send us a textThere are challenges to practicing medicine and receiving medical treatment in rural areas, but there are benefits as well. According to National Rural Health Day, rural America is a great place for mission-minded health professionals to provide individualized care. According to this episode's guest, rural patients will approach their doctor in public. Adrian Billings, M.D., is associate academic dean for rural and community engagement with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and with Texas Tech Physicians of Odessa. Dr. Billings shared what it is like to practice medicine in such a large rural area and how it's led him to build deep relationships with his patients. He also shares how telehealth and modern technology are transforming care in remote areas but stresses why personal connection between patients and clients still matters most.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe praises the application the Show-Me State has submitted involving rural health care funding. Governor Kehoe joined hosts Randy and Sammie Tobler live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners it's a huge and detailed application. He praises the state Department of Social Services (DSS) and state Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) for their work on the application. Governor Kehoe says legislation signed by President Trump provides money for rural health care, under what the President calls the "big, beautiful bill." Governor Kehoe says 99 of Missouri's 114 counties are considered rural. The governor also blasted Democrats over the federal government shutdown, saying Democrats insist on providing health care for illegal immigrants:

Funds are coming to help with food assistance amid SNAP cuts.Starbucks workers in Oklahoma plan to join a national strike. Organizations are working to get a piece of 50-billion-dollars for rural health care.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Each day, SDPB brings you statewide news coverage. We then compile those stories into a daily podcast.

Each day, SDPB brings you statewide news coverage. We then compile those stories into a daily podcast.

In part two of this two-part series, we continue discussion on what the One Big Beautiful Bill cuts to health care services mean to rural areas.

Cuts to hospital funding in the One Big Beautiful Bill could be devastating to rural communities.

In anticipation of the first AWHONN Rural Health Summit, Mandy Pugh and Teresa Horak highlight the adaptability and innovation rural health nurses need to solve unique challenges. Tune in to this inspiring conversation on resilience to overcome obstacles, creativity in personalized care, and community relationship building, sprinkled with a couple of myth busters. [...] The post Nursing Innovation and Challenges in Rural Health Care appeared first on AWHONN.

In this podcast episode ... Hospitals and health care are under increasing pressure in the state and in the nation. We talk to Kyle Kramer, CEO of Day Kimball Health about how those pressures are even greater for our rural health care providers. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.

Hundreds of thousands of low-income Massachusetts residents could lose Medicaid coverage over the next 10 years — a result of the massive tax and spending bill President Trump signed in July.

Since President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July, those that have funding tied to the legislation have been pouring through the 1,100-page document to understand the impacts.On this week's episode of Mind Your Business, we visit with Nathan Nipper and Rob Hudspeth (UNC Health Appalachian), Jennifer Greene (AppHealthCare), and Alice Salthouse (High Country Community Healthcare) as they discuss the impacts of the bill on local healthcare and Medicaid services. We also unveil this year's Community Award honorees that will be recognized at Spirit of Boone, the Chamber's 76th annual membership gathering on September 18th. Mind Your Business is written and produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible thanks to the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.Catch the show each Thursday afternoon at 5PM on WATA (1450AM & 96.5FM) in Boone.Support the show

(Aug 12, 2025) A new report from the state's chief fiscal officer highlights a shortage of health care providers in the North Country; the union representing New York State Troopers says they should get time off after shoot-outs and other stressful calls; and NCPR's Howl Podcast kicks off its newest season on Wednesday.

(Aug 12, 2025) A new report from the state's chief fiscal officer highlights a shortage of health care providers in the North Country. It comes ahead of big federal changes to health care programs like Medicaid. Also: A new poll finds Gov. Hochul leads North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik by 14 points in a potential race for governor next year, down from 23 points last month.

Tim Rave, president of the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations, takes a look at the status of our rural health systems and the challenges and opportunities of President Donald Trump's domestic policy agenda.

The GOP tax law made huge cuts to Medicaid, but some lawmakers were able to set aside $50 billion for rural health. People who live in the nation's rural areas have more chronic disease, die younger, and make less money. But some rural hospital and clinic leaders worry the infusion won't reach the right places. Also on the show: Crypto week draws to a close, and TSMC, the company that makes NVIDIA chips, posts record profits.

The GOP tax law made huge cuts to Medicaid, but some lawmakers were able to set aside $50 billion for rural health. People who live in the nation's rural areas have more chronic disease, die younger, and make less money. But some rural hospital and clinic leaders worry the infusion won't reach the right places. Also on the show: Crypto week draws to a close, and TSMC, the company that makes NVIDIA chips, posts record profits.

The University of Minnesota Medical School is expanding rural physician training in the state with a new residency program planned for Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids. The new program joins a similar one in Willmar, where the first cohort will start their residencies next week. With these two programs, the U says it aims to create more opportunities for students to specialize in rural healthcare. Dr. Shailey Prasad, the associate vice president for global and rural health at the University of Minnesota Medical School, joins MPR News Nina Moini with more details on this effort.

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The Digital Rural Health Corps aims to increase access to health care in rural communities by teaching people how to navigate technology.

Internal medicine physician Edward Hoffer discusses his article, "Can rural health care be saved?" He outlines the significant health care disparities facing rural communities, including higher death rates from major diseases, increased opioid overdoses, ongoing hospital closures, and an aging physician workforce without adequate replacement. Edward questions the effectiveness of programs like the Critical Access Hospital designation, suggesting they may sometimes support lower-quality care, and shares a personal anecdote illustrating the dire consequences of specialist shortages in isolated settings. He proposes several potential solutions to improve rural health care: enhancing transportation, including establishing fairly-priced air ambulance services; expanding the use of telemedicine for specialty consultations and patient access; better utilizing EMTs and paramedics with remote support; considering strategic consolidation of rural hospitals for improved quality despite potentially longer travel; and focusing medical school recruitment on students from rural backgrounds. Edward underscores the complexity of the rural health care challenge and advises awareness of resource limitations. Our presenting sponsor is Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Want to streamline your clinical documentation and take advantage of customizations that put you in control? What about the ability to surface information right at the point of care or automate tasks with just a click? Now, you can. Microsoft Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow, is transforming how clinicians work. Offering an extensible AI workspace and a single, integrated platform, Dragon Copilot can help you unlock new levels of efficiency. Plus, it's backed by a proven track record and decades of clinical expertise and it's part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare–and it's built on a foundation of trust. Ease your administrative burdens and stay focused on what matters most with Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

In this episode of “Why I Teach,” Dr. Flo Weierbach, a seasoned nurse and professor at East Tennessee State University's College of Nursing, talks with Provost Kimberly D. McCorkle about her journey from providing direct care to teaching the next generation of nurses. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Weierbach discusses her research on caregiver health, the challenges of rural health care, and the importance of interprofessional education for nurses. She also provides a snapshot of her experience with the Nurse Narratives Initiative.

How can the partnership and collaboration of multiple health care organizations attack the challenges of rural health care?

Rural Action's medical donation program gives discarded medical equipment to southeast Ohioans who lack access to the health care items they need.

What's the new long COVID study? How bad is this year's flu? How many measles vaccines do you need? What food has been recalled? When to get RSV vaccine pregnancy? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the ongoing flu season, 2025 measles outbreak news, a new study on long COVID in women, uptake of maternal RSV vaccines, as well as food recalls and financial challenges faced by rural healthcare facilities. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

The Future of Rural Health Care & Medicaid Expansion in the U.S.In this special episode, we sit down with Lauren Sausser, South Carolina Correspondent for KFF Health News, to discuss her powerful investigative report:

As if our healthcare delivery system doesn't have enough problems, wherever it is located, but often those concerns pale in comparison to the needs of folks who live a distance from metropolitan centers. Hospitals are closing at an unhealthy clip in rural areas and the types of care within others is limited by the availability … Read More Read More

In this special episode of the Healthy Project Podcast, based on questions from the My City My Health conference, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Daniel Zinnel, CEO of Proteus, to explore the intersections of health equity, farm worker health, and immigrant health care. They discuss Proteus' innovative programs, including mobile healthcare delivery, health and safety training, cancer prevention efforts, and the critical role of community health workers. Daniel shares insights on addressing health disparities, building impactful partnerships, and creating culturally responsive care for underserved communities. Tune in to discover strategies for supporting migrant worker health and overcoming challenges like mass deportations and healthcare access barriers.Show Notes:[00:01] Introduction to the Healthy Project Podcast and host Corey Deion Lewis[00:24] Special episode overview: My City My Health conference and Ask a Pro platform[01:02] Meet Daniel Zennel, CEO of Proteus, and learn about the organization's history and mission[02:32] Overview of Proteus' services: Job training, education assistance, and health resources[04:25] Health and safety training: Addressing heat stress, pesticide exposure, and farm worker safety[06:02] Mobile healthcare delivery model: Bringing care directly to farm workers[07:18] Health equity in action: The role of farm workers in our daily lives and bridging care gaps[09:25] Supporting immigrant health: Strategies to address diverse community needs[17:29] Translators and AI in healthcare: Balancing technology and human interpretation[22:51] Preparing for mass deportations: Organizational strategies for supporting vulnerable populations[30:02] Cancer prevention initiatives: Focus on breast, cervical, and colorectal screenings[32:40] The importance of partnerships: How collaborations expand public health impact[35:41] Daniel's personal connection to farm worker advocacy and Proteus' mission[38:40] Closing remarks and how to connect with ProteusLinks and Resources:Learn more about Proteus: ProteusInc.netFollow Proteus on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTubeConnect with Daniel Zennel on LinkedIn: Daniel ZennelSupport the Healthy Project Podcast: Like, subscribe, and review to help amplify the conversation!Call to Action:Interested in partnering or supporting? Reach out at hello@healthyprojectmedia.com. Let's push the boundaries of health equity together! ★ Support this podcast ★

Rural health care faces unique challenges, from smaller populations to overcoming misconceptions about care quality. Learn how creative strategies, innovative programs and grassroots community engagement are helping rural hospitals deliver quality care and build strong connections.  Abbe Ream, Director of Marketing at Harrison County Community Hospital in northwest Missouri, exemplifies this proactive approach. When the hospital identifies a need—such as autism diagnosis services—it take action, establishing clinics to reduce wait times for diagnoses. Tune in to hear more innovative initiatives, discover actionable strategies for marketing in rural areas and learn how to make a meaningful impact in your community.

What does health care leadership do? Is health care leadership a good career? What are the rural health priorities? What are the challenges in rural health care accessibility? Our guest is the interim CEO of Marshfield Clinic Health System, Brian Hoerneman, MD. Dr. Hoerneman talks about his path to leadership, the unique perspective he has as a leader who grew up in Marshfield, the challenges facing Marshfield Clinic and rural health care, and the health system's merger with Sanford Health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

David Newman, M.D., previews Sanford Health's Summit on the Future of Rural Health Care. Plus, Scott Simpson collaborates with AI to turn poems into songs.

Minnesota State University, Mankato announced a five-year agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield to open The Rural Behavioral Health Clinic this year. Rural patients living in greater Minnesota often encounter barriers to receiving services including having to travel great distances to see mental and behavioral health care providers.And the Hennepin County Attorney's Office today dismissed charges against a man accused of attacking residents of a north Minneapolis homeless shelter after police misidentified the suspect. Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Health care is always a topic of discussion - options, hours, type - but for some just having that access is miles and not just blocks away.

In this episode, we sit down with Jay Anders, a physician executive, to discuss the evolving landscape of health care. We explore his unique insights on leadership, the challenges facing today's medical professionals, and the critical role of technology in shaping the future of patient care. Tune in for an engaging conversation that highlights the intersection of medicine, management, and innovation. Jay Anders is a physician executive. He discusses the KevinMD article, "Revitalizing rural health care with technology and policy." Our presenting sponsor is DAX Copilot by Microsoft. Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of patient care. Microsoft is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with DAX Copilot, an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that automates clinical documentation and workflows. 70 percent of physicians who use DAX Copilot say it improves their work-life balance while reducing feelings of burnout and fatigue. Patients love it too! 93 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational, and 75 percent of physicians say it improves patient experiences. Help restore your work-life balance with DAX Copilot, your AI assistant for automated clinical documentation and workflows. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://www.kevinmd.com/cme I'm partnering with Learner+ to offer clinicians access to an AI-powered reflective portfolio that rewards CME/CE credits from meaningful reflections. Find out more: https://www.kevinmd.com/learnerplus

The National Institute for Health Care Management reports that 80% of rural America is medically underserved. Because of this, building relationships and making authentic connections with rural communities is crucial for healthcare brands. In this episode, we discuss our personal experiences with rural communities and the importance of healthcare marketers understanding the needs and interests of these communities for effective marketing.

Having a health crisis in your family is difficult no matter where you live. But in rural areas far from hospitals, the experience can be especially taxing. Preventable death rates tend to be higher in rural areas along with insurance premiums. And then there's the extra cost of travel to doctors' visits.Aaron Brown has had a front-row seat to the problems with health care in rural Minnesota since his mom has suffered a stroke in 2022. Brown, an author and instructor at Minnesota North College in Hibbing, wrote about their experience in a recent column for Minnesota Reformer. He joined Minnesota Now to talk about it.

July 1, 2024 - We say hello to Liz Urbanski-Farrell, who was recently selected to be the first employed executive director of the New York State Association for Rural Health, which represents a range of upstate health care providers.