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Rural Health Today

Hillsdale Hospital
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Behavioral Health
Alaska
Autism
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Healthcare
Critical Access Hospitals
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Podcast by Hillsdale Hospital

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Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital.

News sources for this episode:

Lunna Lopes Et al., “Cost Concerns and Coverage Changes: A Follow-Up Survey of ACA Marketplace Enrollees,” March 19, 2026, ... more

Rural Health Today is excited to welcome to the show Amy Brown, chief nursing officer at the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.

In this episode we’ll cover workplace violence in healthcare settings and the impact it has on care teams. Amy will ... more

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital.

News sources for this episode:

Naomi Diaz, “Stryker hit by cyberattack reportedly tied to Iran-linked hackers,” March 12, 2026 www.beckershospital... more

Today’s guest on Rural Health Today is Dr. Mark Holmes, academic leader and health policy researcher at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.

To advocate for rural health, leaders in healthcare need to understand the ins and outs of how our f... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Mark Holmes
Academic leader and health policy researcher at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Episode: Considering the Future of Rural Health Funding and Policy with Dr. Mark Holmes
Ewa Panetta
Director of Community Health Impact and Engagement at the Michigan Health & Hospital Association
Michigan Health & Hospital Association
Episode: Rural Health Fractured: How Rural Hospitals Serve as Safety Nets for Underserved Communities
John Barnas
Executive Director of the Michigan Center for Rural Health
Michigan Center for Rural Health
Episode: How to Make Community Impact that Lasts in Rural Health with John Barnas, Part 1
Chad Mulvany
Healthcare Consulting Director at Forvis Mazars
Forvis Mazars
Episode: Telling the Healthcare Story to Affect Policy Change with Chad Mulvany
Travis Robey
Vice President of Political Affairs at the American Hospital Association
American Hospital Association
Episode: Latest in Legislation & the Future of Sustainable Healthcare with Travis Robey
Jim Lee
Senior Vice President of Data Policy and Analytics at Michigan Health and Hospital Association
Michigan Health and Hospital Association
Episode: Data & Healthcare: Using the Right Information to Solve Repeat Problems for Rural Hospitals with Jim Lee
Jeremy Cannon
Chief Nursing Officer at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
Episode: How a Rural Critical Access Hospital is Solving Community Health Access with Jeremy Cannon
Aric Nesbitt
Senator and Republican leader in Michigan, running for governor
Episode: Reimagining Michigan's Future with Senator Aric Nesbitt
Scott Becker
A health care expert and advocate
Episode: Rural Health Answers: "How can hospitals make their voices heard?" Featuring Scott Becker

Host

JJ Hodgshire
Host of Rural Health Today

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • So uplifting and a great learning resource bringing a voice to rural communities

    I absolutely love this podcast. I feel so motivated and inspired each time I listen to it. Not only are they a joy to listen to, but I love that JJ And Rachel are highlighting issues in rural communities and advocating for change. I don’t think enough people understand rural hospitals and the issues they face or how important they are so I love that this podcast helps bring light to these amazing communities!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    So cool much wow awesome
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good info, but is very political

    I come from a rural area in another state and I am very passionate about rural healthcare and hospitals. I have found this podcast to be an excellent source of information and perspective on the issues, but I have to be honest: Mr. Hodshire has said repeatedly that it is not a political podcast. That is false. The podcast has a decidedly conservative slant which is understandable, but they have had guests (most notably Congressman Walberg) who repeat political talking points, leave out needed co... more

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    JL37013
    United States4 years ago
  • Walberg propaganda dribble

    Up until episode 14 I found your podcasts interesting and informative. A large portion of the Walberg interview was simply a political farce. I lost ANY respect for this pretend “Represenative “ when he voted to eliminate ALL of our presidential votes.

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    LJose2
    United States5 years ago
  • Awesome podcasts

    Thanks for keeping the community up to date on information! Very thankful to have such a great hospital to go to and this podcast continues to keep us all in the loop! Great job Hillsdale Hospital!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TeffanyDickey
    United States5 years ago
  • Much needed podcast

    Very good information, not just for your community but for those of us in other parts of the country who see the diminution of small town health care and want to see the issue in its larger significance. Thank you for this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Digital Devotee
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value human-centered storytelling tied to policy impact.
Overall, listeners feel it informs and motivates action on rural healthcare issues.
Praise for timely updates on rural health challenges and collaborative approaches.
Fans appreciate real-world hospital insights and advocacy for local solutions.
Some critics note a perceived political slant and call for balanced perspectives.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Considering the Future of Rural Health Funding and Policy with Dr. Mark Holmes
Q: What is the story behind social determinants of health and how should rural hospitals respond?
Holmes shares a real-world anecdote showing upstream factors like housing and food insecurity drive health outcomes, and stresses the need to align financing and clinical practice to address SDOH, especially under Medicaid/Medicare pressures.
Considering the Future of Rural Health Funding and Policy with Dr. Mark Holmes
Q: How should hospitals approach value-based payment models in the coming years?
He explains that value-based payments aim to pay for health and prevention rather than sickness, but rural providers often face a transition gap where investments in preventive care take time to pay off and may create temporary financial strain.
Considering the Future of Rural Health Funding and Policy with Dr. Mark Holmes
Q: What has been your primary focus on health research lately?
Dr. Holmes discusses the Rural Health Transformation Program and its data-driven approach to understanding how HR1 funds and state-specific implementations will affect rural health outcomes, with emphasis on accountability and learning from different state experiments.
Rural Health Fractured: How Rural Hospitals Serve as Safety Nets for Underserved Communities
Q: What are the four areas essential for successful rural health programs?
Awareness, adoption, alliances, and advocacy—four interconnected components that ensure systematic screening for social needs, effective implementation of interventions, collaborative investments, and active policy engagement to protect hospital operations and patient care.
Rural Health Fractured: How Rural Hospitals Serve as Safety Nets for Underserved Communities
Q: What is happening to rural health care from your perspective?
The combination of systemic financial strains, an aging rural population, and social determinants creates a fragile ecosystem where hospitals must expand beyond medical care to address housing, food, transportation, and social supports, acting as a safety net for underserved communities.

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What is Rural Health Today about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A focus on rural health policy, funding, and care delivery with an emphasis on how macro health decisions affect small-town hospitals and communities. Recent topics include funding shifts, policy proposals, workforce challenges, telehealth resilience, and community partnerships that sustain access to care in rural regions. Noteworthy is the consistent tying of policy debates to real-world patient outcomes and local hospital operations, often highlighting practical solutions like collaborative networks, workforce training, and advocacy to protect independent rural facilities. The show often features hospital leaders and policy experts, offering actionable takeaways for listeners who work in health systems, public policy, or rural community p... more

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2. Ewa Panetta
3. John Barnas
4. Chad Mulvany
5. Travis Robey
6. Jim Lee
7. Jeremy Cannon
8. Aric Nesbitt

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