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Today we’re talking about how rural health and economics coincide. Dr. Alison Davis, assistant vice president and professor of agricultural economics at the University of Kentucky, is here to share her knowledge of agricultural economics and their role in the health of rural communities. We’ll talk about social determinants of health, the importance of hospitals to vibrant communities, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow our guest on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-f-davis-8baa576/

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ⁠ruralhealthtoday.com⁠.

Today we’re talking about the challenges facing today’s healthcare pipeline. Dr. Gates is here to share his experience and expertise in the industry workforce. We’ll talk about changes in healthcare education, staffing shortages, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow Ryan Gates on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-gates-9196a210/ Follow WGU on social media! https://www.facebook.com/wgu.edu https://www.instagram.com/westerngovernorsu/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/school/western-governors-university/

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Andrew Cass, “Rural hospitals to see $1.6B revenue hit from ACA subsidy loss: Report,” October 22, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/rural-hospitals-to-see-1-6b-revenue-hit-from-aca-subsidy-loss-report/, Becker’s Hospital Review.  American Hospital Association, “America’s Rural Hospitals at a Crossroads,” 2026, https://www.aha.org/americas-rural-hospitals-crossroads.  The Commonwealth Fund, “Without Renewal of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits, Rural Hospital Revenues Will Drop by $1.6 Billion,” November 13, 2025, https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2025/without-renewal-enhanced-premium-tax-credits-rural-hospital-revenues-will-drop-16-billion.  American Cancer Society, “ACS Studies Find Widening Rural-Urban Survival and Mortality Gaps for Women With Breast Cancer,” October 12, 2026, https://pressroom.cancer.org/rural-survival-rates-breast-cancer.  Kristin Kuchno, “How rural hospitals are teaming up with big systems — without selling,” October 7, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-transactions-and-valuation/how-rural-hospitals-are-teaming-up-with-big-systems-without-selling/, Becker’s Hospital Review.  Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

Today we’re talking about adopting technology into rural health. Kem Graham, vice president of growth and strategy at CliniComp, is here to share her expertise on the unique challenges and opportunities for rural hospitals approaching technology integrations. We’ll talk about overcoming barriers, equipping physicians, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow our guest on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/kemgraham  https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinicomp/  https://www.instagram.com/clinicompintl/?hl=en

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Liz Carey, “Congress Members Move to Offset Coming Cuts to Rural Hospital Funding,” October 5, 2026, https://dailyyonder.com/congress-members-move-to-offset-coming-cuts-to-rural-hospital-funding/2026/10/05/, The Daily Yonder. American Hospital Association, “America’s Rural Hospitals at a Crossroads,” https://www.aha.org/americas-rural-hospitals-crossroads.  Christopher Cheney, “Missouri Independent Hospitals Seek Strength in Numbers with New Clinically Integrated Network,” October 7, 2026, https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/cmo/missouri-independent-hospitals-seek-strength-numbers-new-clinically-integrated-network, Health Leaders.  Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

Today we’re talking about the long-term outlook of rural health on a nation-wide scale. Michael will provide us with a sense of where the industry is headed and what it will take to ensure sustainability. We’ll talk about health access, mergers and acquisitions, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media !https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow our guest on social media! https://www.facebook.com/michael.topchik https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-chartis-group/

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Strata, “Strata Decision Technology’s Performance Trends Report for H1 2026,” https://www.stratadecision.com/resources/report/2026-healthcare-financial-outlook-report.  Lauren Dyrda, “Hospital margins barely keep pace with volume growth: 7 notes,” October 7, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/hospital-margins-barely-keep-pace-with-volume-growth-7-notes/, Becker’s Hospital Review.  Maggie Fitzgerald, “'We’re here to save lives' | How a rural hospital mobilized to help 26 patients from the Vienna mass shooting,” October 5, 2026, https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/how-a-rural-hospital-mobilized-to-help-26-patients-from-the-vienna-mass-shooting/93-3911feb7-1772-4ac2-912e-01da554416be, 13 WMAZ.  Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

Medical mistrust can lead to barriers in timely care. Today Brinda Adhikari is here to talk about the breakdown of trust in the healthcare industry and the impact this has on patient care and access to health services. We’ll talk about vaccine hesitancy, navigating political conversations, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow our guest on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/brinda-adhikari-0085b237/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BzJrn9lOlRD%2B6yuIsvMyQcg%3D%3D  https://x.com/brindaadhikari  https://www.instagram.com/brindabee/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/brinda.adhikari.5

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, “Changes to Medicaid for Certain Non-citizens,” https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/medicaid/medicaid-changes/non-citizen.  Phil Galewitz Et al., “US Poised To Boot Legal Immigrants From Medicaid, Including Refugees and Sex-Trafficking Victims,” September 30, 2026, https://kffhealthnews.org/medicaid/immigrants-kicked-off-medicaid-refugees-asylum-seekers-trump-big-beautiful-bill-cbo-2/, KFF Health News.  Akash Pillai, “Implementation of Medicaid Immigrant Eligibility Restrictions Under the 2025 Reconciliation Law: Issues to Consider,” September 22, 2026, https://www.kff.org/immigrant-health/implementation-of-medicaid-immigrant-eligibility-restrictions-under-the-2025-reconciliation-law-issues-to-consider/#:~:text=The%20Congressional,2034, KFF Health News.  Paige Twenter, “In 12 years, US will be short nearly 28,000 surgeons: Study,” September 25, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/in-12-years-us-will-be-short-nearly-28000-surgeons-study/, Becker’s Hospital Review.  Amelia Suermann, “Data Reveal the Details about the Surgeon Workforce Shortage,” February 4 2022, https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/bulletin/2022/02/data-reveal-the-details-about-the-surgeon-workforce-shortage/, American College of Surgeons.  HealthDay, “U.S. Could Face Major Surgeon Shortage,” September 29, 2026, https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-09-29/u-s-could-face-major-surgeon-shortage, US News and World Report.  National Rural Health Association, “How libraries are bringing heart-health resources to rural communities,” September 14, 2026, https://www.ruralhealth.us/blogs/2026/09-september/how-libraries-are-bringing-heart-health-resources-to-rural-communities.  Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

Maintaining access to healthcare in rural communities is critical to better health outcomes. Cathy Pimple is here to share her journey of sustaining rural healthcare in the face of great competition. We’ll talk about growth strategies, big health competition, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow our guest on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-pimple-283056105/ https://www.facebook.com/NRHEmporia https://www.instagram.com/nrhemporia/?hl=en

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Nathaniel Weixel, “Lawsuit targets ‘medically frail’ Medicaid work requirement exemption,” September 22, 2026, https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/6105262-lawsuit-trump-medicaid-work-requirements/, The Hill.  Ella Jeffries, “Physician groups, patients sue CMS over Medicaid work requirements,” September 22, 2026, https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/medicaid/physician-groups-patients-sue-cms-over-medicaid-work-requirements/, Becker’s Payer Issues.  Madeline Scheetz, “22 maternity service closures in 2026,” September 22, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/rural-health/rural-workforce/3-maternity-closures-in-3-weeks/, Becker’s Hospital Review.  March of Dimes, “Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts Across the U.S.,” 2026, https://www.marchofdimes.org/maternity-care-deserts-report.  Tim Rausch, “Outreach program offers rural Georgia hospitals life-saving trauma training,” September 21, 2026, https://jagwire.augusta.edu/outreach-program-offers-rural-georgia-hospitals-life-saving-trauma-training/, Augusta University.  Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

Rural Health Today welcomes Beth O’Connor and Wendy Welch to the show! Today we’re talking about Beth and Wendy’s new book, “Medical Mistrust in Appalachia”. Our guests are here to share insights from their book about medical mistrust in rural communities. We’ll talk about health literacy, declining trust in health professionals, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Win a free copy of “Medical Mistrust in Appalachia” by emailing us at [email protected] or submit a request through our form at ruralhealthtoday.com! Find the book: https://utpress.org/9798895270486/medical-mistrust-in-appalachia/  Follow Beth O’Connor on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-o-connor-m-ed-532324b/  Follow Wendy Welch on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-welch-aab57b83/  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  KFF Health News, “Tracking Implementation of the 2025 Reconciliation Law: Medicaid Work Requirements, August 3, 2026, https://www.kff.org/medicaid/medicaid-work-requirements-tracker-overview/.  Our World Data, “Measles cases in the United States1919 to 2026,” September 18, 2026, https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/number-of-measles-cases?time=1919..2026.  Kristin Wright, “Pennsylvania says an unvaccinated woman has died from measles-related complications,” September 13, 2026, https://www.npr.org/2026/09/13/nx-s1-5968093/pennsylvania-says-an-unvaccinated-woman-has-died-from-measles-related-complications, National Public Radio.  Aria Bendix & Erika Edwards, “Pennsylvania teen dies from measles complications, health officials report,” September 15, 2026, https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/pennsylvania-teen-dies-measles-complications-coroner-cdc-2026-rcna597980, NBC News. Yasmeen Abutaleb & Dan Levine, “Pennsylvania asks for CDC measles help amid Kennedy dispute,” September 17, 2026, https://www.reuters.com/world/pennsylvania-asks-cdc-help-measles-outbreak-demands-agency-recognize-measles-2026-09-17/, Reuters.  Rebecca Yeboah, “Building Rural Age-Friendly Communities by Expanding CHW Training,” September 1, 2026, https://www.ruralhealth.us/blogs/2026/09-september/building-rural-age-friendly-communities-by-expanding-chw-training, National Rural Health Association.  Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

Today we’re talking about the unique needs of rural. President of Chelsea Hospital, Ben Miles, is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about serving specific needs in communities, using partnerships to fill gaps, utilizing technology, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow Ben Miles on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-miles-a069007/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/trinity-health-mi/  https://www.instagram.com/trinityhealthmi/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOAAoT7iBOpFmKlNUomZxg  https://www.facebook.com/TrinityHealthMI