Rural Health Care Leadership Conference

Two hospitals' executives discuss how they implemented a culture of consistency, during an interview at the Rural Health Care Leadership conference.

Video: How Digital Tools Can Help Rural Patients With Chronic Conditions

Molly Coye, M.D., executive in residence at AVIA, discusses the ways rural hospitals can use telehealth and form their own digital strategies in an interview at the Rural Health Care Leadership Conference

February 24, 2017

Molly Coye, M.D., executive in residence at AVIA, discusses the ways rural hospitals can use telehealth and form their own digital strategies in an interview at the Rural Health Care Leadership Conference.

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Hospital Leaders Need to Be on Top of Their Game

Speakers stress governance, confronting change at American Hospital Association's Rural Health Care Conference

February 9, 2017

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Speakers stress governance, confronting change at the American Hospital Association's Rural Health Care Conference.

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Budget Reconciliation Schedule, Regulatory Relief on Tap for 2017

Federal changes signal a potential legislative respite but more clarity is needed on Affordable Care Act, AHA policy staff say during Rural Health Care Conference

February 8, 2017

Federal changes signal a potential legislative respite, but more clarity is needed on Affordable Care Act decisions, AHA policy staff say during Rural Health Care Leadership Conference.

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It's Time for Hospital Boards to Engage the Community

Trustees can spread the word on health care's transformation, conference panelists say

February 8, 2017

Brian Frankie

Board members can spread the word on health care's transformation, conference panelists say; AHA presents Rural Hospital Leadership Award to Mackinac Straits' Rodney Nelson.

How Rural Hospitals Can Ensure Vulnerable Communities Continue to Get Care

Speakers at the Rural Health Care Leadership Conference discuss partnerships, telehealth and more

February 7, 2017

Speakers at the Rural Health Care Leadership Conference discuss strategies such as partnerships, telehealth and more.

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Video: How Rural Hospitals Can Tackle the Unique Challenges They Face

Ray Montgomery, president and CEO of Unity Health, discusses the work being done to assist vulnerable communities get access to care

February 6, 2017

Ray Montgomery, president and CEO of Unity Health, discusses the work being done to assist vulnerable communities get access to care.

Why You Should Attend This Year's Rural Health Care Leadership Conference

Gathering gathering will focus on leadership, governance and changes in health care, says John Supplitt, senior director of AHA Constituency Sections

January 18, 2017

John Supplitt

February gathering will focus on leadership, governance and changes in health care, says John Supplitt, senior director of AHA Constituency Sections.

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Shining the Spotlight on Rural Health Care

Leadership conference to bring rural hospital leaders to Phoenix to share stories and gain insights

January 13, 2017

Bill Santamour

Leadership conference to bring hundreds of rural hospital leaders to Phoenix to share stories and gain insights.

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Video: Washington Issues Will Be Key Focus of This Year's Rural Health Care Leadership Conference

The event, now in its 30th year, will brief more than 700 attendees on the federal health care agenda

January 12, 2017

The event, now in its 30th year, will brief more than 700 attendees on the federal health care agenda.

Celebrate ‘the Power of Rural’

National Rural Health Day spotlights the huge benefits small hospitals bring to their communities.

November 17, 2016

MaryEllen Pratt

Rural hospitals can provide health care with a personal touch and serve as an economic engine for their communities.

Controlling Your Hospital's Future Through Regional Collaboratives

Crisp Regional Health Services has linked up with a collaboration of 30 community hospitals, working together to change health care in Georgia

April 13, 2016

Rather than pursuing a merger, Crisp Regional Health Services in Cordele, Ga., has decided to link up with a collaboration of 30 community hospitals, says President and CEO Steve Gautney.

How a Small Hospital Made Huge Gains in Physician Recruitment

West Park Hospital in Cody, Wyo., has excelled in a challenging environment for critical access institutions.

April 11, 2016

West Park Hospital in Cody, Wyo., has excelled in a challenging environment for critical access institutions, tripling the size of its medical staff in recent years and putting more than $90 million toward updating its campus, says CEO Doug McMillan.

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Columbus (Neb.) Community Hospital President and CEO Michael Hansen on Joining a Health System Collaborative

This partnership has provided the benefits of a merger without the headaches.

March 22, 2016

This partnership has provided the benefits of a merger without the headaches.

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Video: Putting a Structure in Place to Engage Hospital Employees, Drive Change

Southwest Health Center in Platteville, Wis., has moved away from the mindset that mission and vision are solely the responsibility of leadership.

March 7, 2016

Southwest Health Center in Platteville, Wis., has moved away from the mindset that mission and vision are solely the responsibility of leadership.

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Video: How An Advanced Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist Program Helped One Hospital

By implementing an advanced nurse practitioner hospitalist program, a rural hospital was able to recruit more physicians and meet community needs.

March 7, 2016

By implementing an advance nurse practitioner hospitalist program, a rural hospital was able to recruit more physicians and meet community needs.

Video: Using IT and Analytics to Change the Delivery Care Model

Emerging technologies are supporting innovation in health care and analytics are shaping the vision.

February 26, 2016

Emerging technologies are supporting innovation in health care and analytics are shaping the vision.

Video: Rural Hospital on Path for Sustainable Growth

A rural hospital was able to recover from major setbacks by involving physicians in its leadership.

February 18, 2016

A rural hospital was able to recover from major setbacks by involving physicians in its leadership.

Video: Rural Hospitals Face Unusual Circumstances within the Shared Evolution of the Field

A Rural Health Care Leadership Conference Wrap-up with Todd Linden, CEO of Grinnell Regional Medical Center

February 11, 2016

Todd Linden, president and CEO of Grinnell (Iowa) Regional Medical Center, outlines how rural hospital leaders might synthesize the lessons from the American Hospital Association's Rural Health Care Leadership Conference.

How a Critical Access Hospital Keeps Its Board, Management and Clinicians on Track

Engagement plays a big role in the success of Margaret Mary Health, says CEO Tim Putnam

February 10, 2016