
Episode 100: 100th Episode Special
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel celebrate 100 episodes of Rural Health Rising by looking back to when the podcast started as well as how the podcast will continue to grow in the future. Foll...
20 Apr 202323min

Episode 99: Farming & Food Insecurity in Rural America
Access to fresh, nutrient-dense foods can be tough for underserved populations in rural communities. So, how do rural hospitals engage the community and support efforts to combat food insecurity? On t...
13 Apr 202350min

Episode 98: Rural Hospital Closures & Getting the Message Out
Rural hospitals are important to smaller communities but as of now there are more than 200 rural hospitals on the brink of closure. So, how do we raise awareness on rural hospital closures and prevent...
6 Apr 202341min

Episode 97: The Fix is In: Why Alternative Payment Models Don't Work
Payment models are a hot topic for discussion, debate and development in the healthcare industry today. From consulting firms to associations and other industry influencers, various models are propose...
30 Mars 202333min

Episode 96: Radiology Services in a Rural Community
Radiology services are very important, but for a rural hospital it can be hard to keep large, expensive technology up-to-date. So, how do we manage cutting-edge radiology services in a rural environme...
23 Mars 202335min

Episode 95: Elder Care in Rural America, Part 2
Elder care in rural America is unique—not just while the patient is in the hospital, but also after discharge. Resources in rural communities may be scarcer, access to transportation limited, and othe...
16 Mars 202334min

Episode 94: The Rural Hospital “Bystander Effect”
Rural hospital closures continue to rise, leaving rural Americans without local access to healthcare. A recent study analyzed the effect this has on geographically-close hospitals, and the burden on t...
9 Mars 202341min

Episode 93: Caring for Kids in Rural America
Pediatric care is a core part of the healthcare system in any community, including rural America. But caring for kids in a rural community poses unique challenges and requires a tailored approach to e...
2 Mars 202335min




















