Private practice doctor offers minimally-invasive procedures at Hillsdale Hospital HILLSDALE, Mich.—Neurosurgeon Dr. Timothy Spencer of Greater Michigan Spine & Neurosurgery in Battle Creek, Mich., is now offering minimally-invasive procedures at… Read more »
... Read MoreEpisode 74: How Regulations & Industry Trends Impact Rural Hospital Finances
Rural hospitals have faced significant financial strain to the point of closure for more than 140 hospitals since 2010. Additionally, we are seeing many others facing a high and/or immediate risk of closing in the near future.
... Read MoreHillsdale Hospital Rated High Performing by U.S. News & World Report
Hospital recognized for quality and safety in hip fracture procedures U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Hillsdale Hospital as a… Read more »
... Read MoreEpisode 73: Part 2: How the Pandemic Impacted Individuals with Disabilities
This week, JJ and Rachel continue their discussion on how the pandemic impacted individuals with disabilities with Michigan Supreme Court Justice, Richard Bernstein.
... Read MoreCenter for Infusion Care to Open Monday
Hospital to begin offering outpatient IV therapy in Hillsdale HILLSDALE, Mich.—Hillsdale Hospital, in its effort to provide the most comprehensive medical services for its patients and community, will the open… Read more »
... Read MoreEpisode 73: Part 1: How the Pandemic Impacted Individuals with Disabilities
COVID-19 has had significant impacts on all sectors of the population for the past three years, but has created particular challenges for those with disabilities who use hearing and touch as communication.
... Read MoreEpisode 72: How Hospital Associations Support & Advocate for Rural Hospitals
In rural healthcare, it is essential to have support advocating for your needs and developing policies that are helpful to rural hospitals while influencing policies that could be hurtful instead.
... Read MoreEpisode 71: Rural Hospital Representation & Support
Connections between rural hospitals and state wide advocacy organizations that can represent them is crucial to hospital success, and even at times, their survival.
... Read MoreEpisode 70: Data Collection and Analysis in Rural Health
Rural hospitals are often overshadowed or misjudged due to data collection techniques, metric designs that automatically disadvantage rural hospitals with smaller numbers, and the lack of concern for the subsequent misleading results.
... Read MoreEpisode 69: Rules & Regs: Navigating a Complex Regulatory Environment
Today, we zero in on how rural hospitals can deal with the growing complexity of the regulatory environment.
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