Rural Health Leadership Radio™

Rural Health Leadership Radio™

Hosted by: Dr. Bill Auxier

Over the last ten years, over 100 rural hospitals have closed their doors. Roughly one in three rural hospitals have been identified as “at risk.” If there was ever a need for strong leadership, that time is now. ...

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330: A Conversation with Dr. Ernie Fletcher

Episode #330

The disease of addiction and the devastation of homelessness have disproportionately affected vulnerable populations for many years, not excluding rural communities. However, with the help of a “Recovery Ecosystem”...
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329: A Conversation with Dr. Lesley Ogden

Episode #329

Oral health has become an increasingly relevant topic in whole-body health care. While oral healthcare services can often be difficult to obtain in rural communities, one CEO is taking innovative steps to overcome...
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328: A Conversation with Dr. Nicole Summers-Gabr and Heather Whetsell

Episode #328

Program implementation especially in rural health is tailored to meet community needs. However, supplying the funding for these programs can be a daunting task. Today we are talking with Heather Whetsell the...
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327: A Conversation with Olivia Little

Episode #327

In the past 30 years, the 340B program has become a vital cost-savings program for many rural healthcare centers. Now with contract manufacturers cutting ties, what are healthcare leaders expected to do? Today we are...
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326: A Conversation with Jennifer Barbour

Episode #326

Rural healthcare centers have traditionally been the source of advocacy and education for their communities. This makes them primary sources for population health management. Today we are talking with Jennifer...
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325: A Conversation with Matt Bancroft

Happy National Rural Health Day! Established in 2010 as an opportunity to celebrate the “power of rural,” today we are honoring the selfless spirit found in rural healthcare. In this episode, we are talking with Matt...
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324: A Conversation with CDR Janette Arencibia

Episode #324

This week, we’re celebrating Veteran’s Day and all those who have served! To honor our Veterans across the country, we’re having a conversation with commander (CDR) Jeanette Arencibia, a Plans, Operations, and Medical...
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323: A Conversation with Michelle Franklin

Episode #323

Accountable Care Organizations, or ACOs, seek to offer quality care to patients while keeping healthcare costs low. What does this model look like for rural hospitals? Today we are talking with Michelle Franklin the...
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322: A Conversation with Alexa McKinley

Episode #322

Healthcare centers, both rural and urban, have benefited from financial relief efforts given out during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now with the state of emergency being lifted but the effects still lingering, what can...
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321: A Conversation with Gina Gulley

Episode #321

Public health may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about rural healthcare.  However public health officials have worked alongside rural health professionals to engage rural communities for...
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