Rural Health Today Podcast

Weekly podcast on what really matters in rural health. Hosted by @HillsdaleCEOJJ with guest experts from across the country. A production of @HillsdaleHosp

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This week we invited Joyce Fetrow, program director for the NMORC, to discuss the barriers to care in rural areas, and different ways to increase positive outcomes through social support programs. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at https://t.co/QD0Skbeu2r.

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This week, JJ interviewed Dr. James Jackson about his book, "Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma". We are giving away 20 free copies! Comment "Rural Health Today", message us on Facebook, or email [email protected]. Tune in at https://t.co/QD0Skbeu2r.

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In our recent episode, we invited Monica McConkey, owner of Eyes on the Horizon Consulting, to discuss measuring outcomes and the barriers in rural health. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at https://t.co/QD0Skbeu2r

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Rural Health Today ranked #1 on MillionPodcasts top 30 rural health podcast list https://t.co/kYPER5Nyf9

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340B helps hospitals make care more affordable for patients. In this episode, Elizabeth Kutter, VP & deputy general counsel for @MIHospitalAssoc, shared how 340B provides vital discounts to support rural communities. Catch the full episode: https://t.co/QD0Skbeu2r

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CEID director @BhadeliaMD joins @RuralHealthPod to discuss challenges around misinformation about infectious diseases, and how healthcare providers can better help dispel misinformation through conversations with their patients.
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This week on Rural Health News, SNAP is on the chopping block in next fiscal year's budget proposal, scientific misinformation rises and a maternal mental healthcare program is serving patients in Michigan. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at https://t.co/QD0Skbeu2r

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Patients diagnosed with MS residing in rural communities face numerous barriers to receiving the care they need. Alana Skye Campbell, sr director of healthcare access at the National MS Society, joined us to discuss obstacles for rural patients. Listen at https://t.co/QD0Skbeu2r

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In our latest episode of Rural Health Today, Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, founding director at Boston University Center on Emerging Infectious Disease, discusses health literacy in underserved communities. Listen at https://t.co/QD0Skbeu2r.

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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 https://t.co/QD0Skbeu2r

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🎤 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:
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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 https://t.co/QD0Skbeu2r

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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 https://t.co/QD0Skbeu2r

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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 https://t.co/QD0Skbeu2r.

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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 https://t.co/QD0Skbeu2r

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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 https://t.co/QD0Skbeu2r.

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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 https://t.co/QD0Skbeu2r

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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 https://t.co/QD0Skbeu2r

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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 https://t.co/QD0Skbeu2r

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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 https://t.co/QD0Skbeu2r.