Janelle Nelson - Mountain Independent Hospital Alliance (MIHA)
Joshua Sandler - Ovation Healthcare
Joe Walsh - Supply Chain Sherpas
Rural hospitals face unique challenges and opportunities in their effort to provide healthcare in communities outside the urban landscape. From workforce shortages to financial constraints, these hospitals find themselves challenged by difficulties that many urban-centric hospitals do not often face. By better understanding the rural hospital environment, your organization can strategically partner with and gain market share with these hospitals.
Learning Objectives
1. Outline the challenges faced by rural hospitals when it comes to care delivery.
2. Analyze the current or potential impact of obstacles such as workforce shortages of financial constraints.
3. Identify effective partnership strategies between your business and rural hospitals.
4. Explain how understanding rural hospitals can lead to enhanced market share for your organization.