Podcasts about rural health care

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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.

Welcome to this episode of "All About Thailand"! Today, we're diving into the vital topic of rural healthcare in our village. Join us as we explore the unique challenges and solutions our community faces in providing healthcare services, while highlighting the dedication of local healthcare workers and the resilience of our residents. Let's get started!

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.

Rural hospitals are vital to the areas they serve. But they face a host of problems.

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.

Join us as we delve into ECU Health's journey to becoming the national model for rural health and wellness through thought leadership, exploring its definition, tangibility, and timeline. Jason and Laura will share how we built understanding and gained senior leader buy-in, supported their online presence, and amplified our vision and strategy through their voices on a nationwide scale.

I believe we have all seen the continual decline of Rural Health Care in the United States. With the closing of rural hospitals to big corporations buying up the rural hospitals that exist, rural health care has been plagued with problems that equate to the decline of patient care. On today's podcast, I discuss the […]

Growing up on a farm teaches the value of community and caring—not just for the land and animals, but for the people around us. Dr. Misty Todd grew up on a farm in northeast Missouri, where she learned the values of diligence, community service, and caring for others, which later propelled her toward a career in family medicine. Her journey led her to the Bothwell Cole Camp Clinic and the Bothwell University of Missouri Rural Family Residency program, which she leads for Bothwell. Dr. Todd plays a pivotal role in training new physicians through this innovative program, a partnership with the University of Missouri aimed at combating the shortage of rural physicians. Bothwell's teaching hospital environment provides residents with a rich learning experience, while Dr. Todd and her colleagues strive to create a supportive community that encourages young doctors to establish their practices locally. Listen in to learn more about the crucial impact of rural medicine on national health care and Bothwell's commitment to nurturing a new generation of family physicians in the heart of rural America.

No matter where someone lives — in rural regions, urban areas, or in-between — they should have equitable access to high-quality health care. This first episode in a new season of the Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast highlights the importance of Medicaid to the millions of people living in rural communities across the country. It delves... Read more » The post The Impact of Medicaid on the Rural Health Care Landscape appeared first on Center for Health Care Strategies.

Cardiologist, and Medical Director at New Heart, Dr. Barry Ramo discusses health care in rural areas such as Northern NM. He also discusses stress, and nuts the varieties, and their benefits to your health with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Journal of Marketing study shows that subsidizing outreach in the form of a per-mile payment is a cost-effective means of addressing the rural health care crisis. Read an in-depth recap of this research here: ⁠https://www.ama.org/2024/01/09/addressing-the-rural-health-care-crisis-pay-doctors-to-travel-from-urban-areas/ Read the full Journal of Marketing article here: ⁠https://doi.org/10.1177/00222429231207830 Reference: J. Jason Bell, Sanghak Lee, and Thomas S. Gruca, “Bringing the Doctor to the Patients: Cardiology Outreach to Rural Areas,” Journal of Marketing. Narrator: Adalgisa Butkewitsch Acknowledgments: Sushma Kambagowni Topics: health care, rural, physicians, doctors, medicine The JM Buzz Podcast is a production of the American Marketing Association's Journal of Marketing and is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠University FM

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Ten years of census data indicate continued population growth in rural communities in America. When paired with the estimate that...[…]

Catherine Keegan, a seasoned professional with 34 years in the RCM space, shares her journey in academic healthcare and community medicine at East Carolina University. As the Director of Revenue Integrity, she discusses the vital role her team plays in revamping the revenue cycle process, ensuring compliance, and driving positive change appreciated by the entire community. Keegan's responsibilities include overseeing the Charge Description Master, fee schedules, charge reconciliation, and clinical denial management, showcasing her passion for making a difference in healthcare.     [00:02:57] Rural healthcare challenges. [00:08:56] AI in healthcare billing. [00:10:20] AI in healthcare revenue management. [00:15:37] Be the unicorn. [00:21:14] Exploring revenue cycle insights.

The University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine underwent a huge change 50 years ago. We talk about half a century of history. Plus, do cows like wildflowers?

This time on Code WACK!  What unique challenges do transgender individuals face when it comes to accessing health care - especially in rural America? Why is gender affirming care considered potentially life saving for trans and nonbinary individuals? How do inaccessible health care, employment discrimination and medical mistreatment intersect for trans people? To find out, we spoke to Ash Orr, a trans organizer from West Virginia and press relations manager for the National Center for Transgender Equality or NCTE. Ash is also a National Storyteller for Planned Parenthood, leveraging their personal experiences with abortion care and transition-related healthcare to help dispel societal stigmas around these topics. This is the first episode in a two-part series.    Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!  

Dylan Rhoney from our Courier Newsroom sister outlet in North Carolina, the Cardinal & Pine, will report on how their Republican-led legislature recently expanded Medicaid—and it's already making a big improvement in the lives of people in the rural part of the state. What's holding Wisconsin Republicans back? Guests: Terry Bell, Dylan Rhoney

This week, Heather and Matthew welcome Dr. Kevin Bennett of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, who shares his insight on rural health care and how to both improve the delivery of services and create a more robust workforce. We also dive into the innovative strategies he oversees at the Center Rural & Primary Health Care that utilizes training, tech, and more to provide better health care to underserved areas. Listen to episode 173 now!

A look at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine's unique partnership with The Cherokee Nation. Natasha Bray, DO, dean of OSUCOM at the Cherokee Nation, joins to share how this innovative partnership came to life and the impact it's expected to have in the local community. Dr. Bray details the unique clinical training students receive and why it's important for physicians to truly understand the communities they serve. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

In this week's Hometown Health segment, Dr. Kristin Lyerly's guest is a fellow obstetrician-gynecologist who talks about the challenges of attracting physicians, medical students, and other providers to South Dakota—a state that, like Wisconsin, is seeing its rural healthcare challenges made worse by politicians getting between rural residents and their doctors.Guests: Kristin Lyerly, Luke Mathers, Dr. Amy Kelley

In this episode, host Shikha Jain, MD, speaks with Pia Chowdry, MD, about access to care in rural communities, how physicians can present information to patients and their caregivers and more. •    Welcome to another exciting episode of Oncology Overdrive :58 •    About Chowdry 1:04 •    The interview 1:54 •    What was your journey into oncology and how did you end up practicing in Louisiana? 2:07 •    Can you talk about your work in racial and ethnic disparities, variables in cancer care, and prevention? 4:18 •    Do you feel like being exposed to rural health care settings and challenges has changed the way you practice and talk about care to people outside the area? 6:19 •    How do you navigate enrolling patients in rural areas into clinical trials?  10:35  •    Jain and Chowdry on misconceptions surrounding clinical trial enrollment in rural areas. 12:42 •    What excites you about your job and motivates you to avoid burnout? 13:48 •    Has your experience as a caregiver for patients with cancer affected the ways in which you navigate patients and caregivers through treatment and care? 16:25 •    Jain and Chowdry on the importance of how physicians present themselves to patients and caregivers. 19:39 •    Chowdry and Jain on obstacles facing cancer care in rural areas, as well as benefits. 24:25 •    If someone could only listen to the last two minutes of this episode, what would you want them to take away? 30:41 •    How to contact Chowdry 31:54 •    Thanks for listening 32:28 Pia Chowdry, MD, is a medical oncologist with LSU Health in New Orleans, LA specializing in genitourinary malignancies. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Jain at oncologyoverdrive@healio.com. Follow Healio on X, formerly known as Twitter, and LinkedIn: @HemOncToday and https://www.linkedin.com/company/hemonctoday/. Follow Dr. Jain on X, formerly known as Twitter: @ShikhaJainMD. Chowdry can be reached on X, formerly known as Twitter @Pia_Chowdry, or via email rchow1@lsuhsc.edu. Disclosures:  Jain and Chowdry report no relevant financial disclosures.

(Oct 4, 2023) America's health systems were built for cities. For our series on health care in the North Country, we talk with a rural health researcher who says there are better ways to take advantage of small-town strengths.

Today on the show Adam speaks with Dave Munro about two decades of staying power for his studio. Then for the call-in, Dr. Todd Young is Adam's guest. They talk about virtual and rural health-care in N.L while hearing from callers about their experiences.

This week's guest is Dr. Jay Erickson, a family medicine doctor in the Flathead Valley and assistant clinical dean of the University of Washington's WWAMI Program, a residency track for doctors to practice in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. In this episode Justin and Dr. Erickson discuss the challenges and opportunities in rural health care, how the WWAMI program provides access to publicly funded medical education for the residents of Montana and how to recruit more young people into the practice of rural medicine. Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YgovokKr6-U5tMM3m5x_M7ofBuQZdbVrlSAE4X83z-k/edit?usp=sharing

Squeezed budgets, lack of insurance, transportation and access issues, dwindling patient populations — all problems facing rural health care providers in America. Titus Regional Medical Center is one such rural health system, serving about 88,000 people as the last independent system still operating in northeast Texas. In this episode, Terry Scoggin, CEO of Titus Regional Medical Center, discusses how the team at Titus reaches its community needs through innovative data and unparalleled compassion.

In this episode, we are joined by Jeffrey Sather, medical director of Trinity Health's Emergency Trauma Center, to discuss healthcare disparities in rural communities, trends of heart disease in rural communities, and key components of how American Heart Association's program addresses these challenges.This episode is sponsored by the American Heart Association.

A new survey from One Country Project shows that voters think health care in rural communities is markedly worse than in the rest of America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communicating information is critical during emergencies and disasters. Phelps Health shares proven strategies for successful risk communication in times of crisis, which can be adopted by other health care organizations.

Nearly two-thirds of areas with a shortage of primary healthcare professionals are in rural communities. With support from the Pulitzer Center and in collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center, William Brangham visited a hospital and a medical school in West Virginia doing their part to train the next generation of rural doctors. It's for our series Rural RX. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this West Virginia Morning, nearly 150 rural hospitals in the U.S. since 2010 have shut down – all victims to the financial stresses facing the country's health care. Residents in West Virginia's Mingo County have watched as some of their health care options vanished. The post Diminishing Rural Health Care And What’s Happening In Coal States, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

With the distinct challenges facing rural hospitals and health systems, access to critical services — like maternal health care and emergency medical services — is at risk. In this Leadership Dialogue Series podcast, John Haupert, president and CEO of Atlanta-based Grady Health System and the 2023 Chair of AHA's Board, is joined by Jennifer Havens, CEO of UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Regional Medical Center, a 49-bed hospital serving several counties in Iowa. The two health care leaders discuss how GRMC has “tried to turn lemons into lemonade” to address challenges and improve care delivery. Havens also discusses the benefits of the hospital's affiliation with UnityPoint Health, including increasing health care access in the community.

Daniel Payne talks with Lauren Gardner about the lobbying from health care providers trying to convince lawmakers to extend the telehealth rules that were passed during the pandemic — and that would expire after the lifting of the Covid-19 public health emergency. 

Rural health care providers often encounter barriers that limit their ability to provide the care they need. Even well before the pandemic, rural health providers faced many challenges. Today, workforce shortages and access to health care services are at an all-time high. On this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, host Daniel J. Marino is joined by the CEO of Great Plains Health, Ivan Mitchell. The two discuss modern-day challenges that exist in today's rural health care environment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lumina-health-partners/message

Rural health care communities often encounter barriers that limit their ability to provide the care they need. Even well before the pandemic, rural health systems faced many challenges. Today, workforce shortages and access to health care services are at an all-time high. On this episode host Daniel Marino is by joined by the CEO of Great Plains Health, Ivan Mitchell. The two discuss modern day challenges in rural health systems. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen