Rural Health Today

Hillsdale Hospital

Podcast by Hillsdale Hospital

  1. 22h ago

    Rural Health Summit: Beth Charlton, President/CEO of Covenant Healthcare

    Today we’re talking about partnerships. President and CEO of Covenant HealthCare, Beth Charleton, BSN-RN, MSA, is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about how lasting partnerships strengthen healthcare, serving rural communities, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPodhttps://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow Beth Charleton social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-charlton-08b25713/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/covenant-healthcare/  https://www.instagram.com/covenantbariatrics/?next=%2F&hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/CovenantHealthCare

    Rural Health Summit: Beth Charlton, President/CEO of Covenant Healthcare

  2. Sep 3

    Rural Health Summit: Mark Eastburg, CEO of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

    Today we’re talking about global healthcare. Mark Eastburg, president & CEO of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about barriers to care, serving rural communities, and gain some insights into today’s state of mental healthcare and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow Mark Eastburg on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-eastburg-13b0239/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/pine-rest-christian-mental-health-services/ https://www.instagram.com/pinerestgr/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/PineRest

    Rural Health Summit: Mark Eastburg, CEO of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

  3. Aug 31

    August 31, 2026: Facility Fee Proposals, National Storm Damage & Expanding Primary Care Access in Texas

    Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Twilight Greenaway Et al., “Hurricane Lala Passes Big Island: Hawaiʻi Spared From Direct Hit,” August 15, 2026, https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/hurricane-lala-brings-rain-and-strong-winds-thousands-on-hawaii-island-lose-power/, Honolulu Civil Beat.  Joseph S. Pete, “2 Methodist Hospitals campuses have power again, offering public food and services,” August 18, 2026, https://nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/article_58a16c9f-b147-427c-bed9-9007ad31f581.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_The_Times_of_Northwest_Indiana&fbclid=IwY2xjawT9erNwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4BcplBpGKi72APyCMIiTHemUnNCkZM9vFSlXN-Wzg6GYqmTX86J6DqJ35WCA_aem_knYqaiBHKDJx0OGlMzTrlQ, NWI Times.  Aaron Dorman, “Power Down,” August 26, 2026, https://chicagohealthonline.com/northwest-indiana-storms-power-outage-health/, Chicago Health.  The Associated Press, “'Survival mode': Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power,” August 21, 2026, https://www.wunc.org/2026-08-21/survival-mode-indiana-residents-endure-a-ninth-day-without-power, WUNC News.  Kristiane Huber, “How States Are Navigating the Intersection of Disasters and Public Health,” May 5, 2026, https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2026/05/05/how-states-are-navigating-the-intersection-of-disasters-and-public-health, The Pew Charitable Trust.  American Hospital Association, “Fact Sheet: Facility Fees,” February 2025, https://www.aha.org/fact-sheets/2025-02-20-fact-sheet-facility-fees.  Stephen Abresch, “Michigan Introduces Facility Fee Restriction Legislation,” April 10, 2026, https://archive.ascfocus.org/content2/articles-content/articles/2026/digital-debut/michigan-introduces-facility-fee-restriction-legislation, ASC Focus.  Jayme Lozano Carver, “Lack of broadband service, funding gives rise to telehealth services in rural clinics,” August 6, 2026, https://www.texastribune.org/2026/08/06/rural-texas-telehealth-services-broadband-access/, The Texas Tribune.  Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

    August 31, 2026: Facility Fee Proposals, National Storm Damage & Expanding Primary Care Access in Texas

  4. Aug 27

    Rural Health Summit: Robert Mach, CEO of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital

    Today we’re talking about rural healthcare barriers. Robert Mach, CEO of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about transportation, EMS services, affordability, and gain some insights on how legislation impacts hospitals and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow Robert Mach on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertwmach/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/schoolcraft-memorial-hospital/ https://www.instagram.com/schoolcraftmemorial/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/schoolcraftmemorial  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow Robert Mach on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertwmach/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/schoolcraft-memorial-hospital/ https://www.instagram.com/schoolcraftmemorial/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/schoolcraftmemorial

    Rural Health Summit: Robert Mach, CEO of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital

  5. Aug 24

    August 24, 2026: Hospitals Dropping Government Payers, Waiver Program Rules & Rural Tribal Health Training

    Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Elizabeth Casolo, “Mount Sinai quietly stops accepting some new patients with government-backed plans,” August 19, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/mount-sinai-quietly-stops-accepting-some-new-patients-with-government-backed-plans/, Becker’s Hospital Review.  Elizabeth Casolo, “450,000 New Yorkers risk losing health coverage in wake of $7.5B federal funding cut,” September 10, 2025, https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/450000-new-yorkers-risk-losing-health-coverage-in-wake-of-7-5b-federal-funding-cut/, Becker’s Payer Issues.  Sydney Halleman, “Hospitals feel the pinch as more patients lose insurance,” August 4, 2026, https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/hospitals-feeling-pinch-patients-lose-insurance/826764/, Healthcare Dive.  Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, “CMS’ program history,” https://www.cms.gov/about-cms/who-we-are/history.  Nicole Huberfeld & Matthew Lawrence, “Why It Matters: HR1’s Change to Medicaid Waiver Budget Neutrality Rules,” February 19, 2026, https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2026/02/19/why-it-matters-hr1s-change-to-medicaid-waiver-budget-neutrality-rules/, The Petrie-Flom Center.  Phil Galewitz, “Trump Team’s Use of Arcane Budget Rule Threatens Medicaid Coverage,” August 14, 2026, https://kffhealthnews.org/medicaid/trump-cms-medicaid-expansion-1115-waivers-budget-neutrality-arkansas/, KFF Health News.  The University of Arizona News, “U of A and Gila River Health Care (an entity of the Gila River Indian Community) launch nation's first MD-granting medical school branch within a Tribal Nation,” August 18, 2026, https://news.arizona.edu/news/u-and-gila-river-health-care-entity-gila-river-indian-community-launch-nations-first-md.  Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

    August 24, 2026: Hospitals Dropping Government Payers, Waiver Program Rules & Rural Tribal Health Training

  6. Aug 20

    Rural Health Summit: Alex Roehling, Chief Strategy Officer of Holland Hospital

    Today we’re talking about community impact. EVP & Chief Strategy Officer of Holland Hospital, Alex Roehling, is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about serving rural communities, how to form lasting partnerships, and gain some insights into today’s social and political climate toward healthcare and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow Alex Roehling on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-roehling-274a1322/  https://www.facebook.com/HollandHospital  https://www.linkedin.com/company/holland-hospital/  https://www.instagram.com/hollandhospital/?hl=en

    Rural Health Summit: Alex Roehling, Chief Strategy Officer of Holland Hospital

  7. Aug 17

    August 17, 2026: New Ransomware Threats, CMS' Final PPS Rule, & a Hometown Rural Health Training Program

    Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Et al., “#StopRansomware: Gunra Ransomware,” August 10, 2026, https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/aa26-222a-stopransomware-gunra-ransomware_508c.pdf.  Giles Bruce, “Gunra ransomware targets hospitals: CISA, FBI issue new warning,” August 12, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/cybersecurity/gunra-ransomware-targets-hospitals-cisa-fbi-issue-new-warning/, Becker’s Health IT.  Department of Health and Human Services, “Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals (IPPS) and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Policy Changes and Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Rates; Requirements for Quality Programs; Other Policy Changes; and Adoption of Updated Versions of Certain Health Information Technology Standards,” https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-04/pdf/2026-15833.pdf. Miranda A. Franco & Jennifer F. Hananoki, “CMS Releases Fiscal Year 2027 IPPS and LTCH Final Rule,” August 10, 2026, https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/cms-releases-fiscal-year-2027-ipps-and-ltch-final-rule, Holland & Knight. Meghan Basler, “CMS Proposes 2.4% IPPS Update for FY 2027 with Targeted Payment Adjustments, DSH Reductions, and Expanded Oversight Across Hospital Policies,” https://www.appliedpolicy.com/cms-proposes-2-4-ipps-update-for-fy-2027-with-targeted-payment-adjustments-dsh-reductions-and-expanded-oversight-across-hospital-policies/, Applied Policy.  Mitch Carr, “Target 7: Southwest Virginia medical school tackles rural healthcare crisis,” August 10, 2026, https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/08/10/target-7bridging-gap-southwest-virginia-medical-school-tackles-rural-healthcare-crisis/, WDBJ7.  Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

    August 17, 2026: New Ransomware Threats, CMS' Final PPS Rule, & a Hometown Rural Health Training Program

  8. Aug 13

    Rural Health Summit: Bob Riney, CEO of Henry Ford Health

    Today we’re talking about global healthcare. Chief Executive Officer of Henry Ford Health Bob Riney is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about big system healthcare delivery, serving rural communities, social determinants of health, and gain some insights into today’s social and political climate toward healthcare and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow Bob Riney on social media! https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=henry%20ford%20health https://www. linkedin.com/company/henry-ford-health/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-riney-6380337/ https://www.instagram.com/henryfordhealth/?hl=en

    Rural Health Summit: Bob Riney, CEO of Henry Ford Health
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Podcast by Hillsdale Hospital

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  • Creator
    Hillsdale Hospital
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    369
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