Rural Hospitals Confronting Big Challenges

CHICAGO — As the 2014 ACHE Congress kicks off, hospital leaders are encouraged to embrace change and strive for innovation.

Hospitals face critical tests as they continue their march toward meeting meaningful use requirements. In this video, H&HN's Suzanna Hoppszallern and Community Hospital Corp.'s Brian Doerr discuss how hospitals are navigating Stage 2.

Size and agility can be advantageous in meeting new health care demands and payment models. Nevertheless, some rural hospitals worry about their ability to remain independent.