Rural Health Fractured: Designing Rural Healthcare for Aging Populations
Dr. Carrie Henning-Smith, 2026 president of the National Rural Health Association joins us on today’s episode of Rural Health Fractured. Today we are talking about rural healthcare and aging. Dr. ...
9 Jul 49min
July 6, 2026: Hospital Pricing Caps, New HPSA Report & Addressing Rural Hunger in Michigan
Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Phil Galewitz & Samantha Liss, “Indiana Takes on Powerful Hospitals by...
6 Jul 4min
Rural Health Fractured: Exploring the Health Effects of Rural Childcare Deserts
Heidi Hagel-Braid, chief executive officer at First Children's Finance, joins us on today’s episode of Rural Health Today. Childcare deserts present a serious challenge to rural communities nationw...
2 Jul 41min
June 29, 2026: Leaders Speak Out Against RHTP Insufficiency, Job Losses from HR1 & a New Telehealth Program for Sexual Assault Survivors
Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Andrew Cass, “Senators warn RHTP may disadvantage independent rural hos...
29 Jun 4min
Keeping Rural Hospital Doors Open Through Advocacy, Collaboration & Storytelling with Craig Thompson
Craig Thompson, chief executive officer at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, joins us on today’s episode of Rural Health Today. Advocacy remains critical in maintaining local access to care for rura...
25 Jun 36min
June 22, 2026: CMS Proposal to Reduce SDPs, a Local Hospital Closure & an Arkansas Rural Health Hub
Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Forvis Mazars, “CMS Rule Signals Shift in Medicaid State-Directed Payme...
22 Jun 8min
Rural Health Fractured: The Intersection Between Food Insecurity & Rural Health
Amanda Bank, program officer at the Center for Healthcare Strategies, joins us on today’s episode of Rural Health Today. Access to food is a key determinant of health in any community. Amanda’s expert...
18 Jun 32min
June 15, 2026: Upcoming Work Requirements, Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo & a Patient Prom in Seattle
Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Kate Wells, “Michigan Found a Way To Reduce School Vaccine Waivers. Unt...
15 Jun 5min
