National Rural Health Association CEO Alan Morgan discusses his organization’s work on the national and global stages and shares his rural health predictions for 2020.
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Topics: Healthcare business and finance
Healthcare Professionals’ Mental Health Needs: Where Can They Go?
Recent research has found that not only are nearly 40% of surveyed physicians burned out, but 40% are also experiencing depression. For many reasons — stigma among them — these professionals are not getting mental health support. Physician health programs, in collaboration with professional societies, are trying to change that by working with state licensure boards and other groups.
Read MoreBurnout: Measurement Tool(s), Cause(s) and Impact(s)
Over 40% of today’s physicians are burned out. A closer look at research indicates that not only is this a system problem rather than an individual problem, but that burnout impacts a system’s revenue streams, healthcare quality, and patient safety and satisfaction. Experts suggest the problem may even be of more concern in rural areas.
Read MoreWorking Together at the State and National Level: Q&A with Karen Madden
Charles D. Cook Office of Rural Health Director Karen Madden shares how New York State’s rural health organizations work together and describes her work and collaborations at the national level to promote rural health.
Read MoreYoung Rural Healthcare Leaders Share Experiences and Insights
In addition to providing advice for those with potential interest in rural healthcare executive positions, four Critical Access Hospitals leaders – all under age 40 – share stories of innovation and impact on their organizations and communities.
Read MoreYoung Rural Healthcare Leaders Series: Q&A with Benjamin Anderson
Benjamin Anderson, CEO of a 25-bed CAH in Kansas, discloses his relational style of healthcare leadership and his success attracting committed medical providers and engaging the area’s growing refugee population.
Read MoreYoung Rural Healthcare Leaders Series: Q&A with Melissa Kelly
Melissa Kelly, CEO and CFO of a 21-bed CAH in Nebraska, discusses adding child care and restoring retail pharmacy to her community and encourages others to take advantage of rural healthcare resources.
Read MoreYoung Rural Healthcare Leaders Series: Q&A with Stephanie Orr
Stephanie Orr, the CNO of an 18-bed CAH in Idaho, shares what it’s like to become a leader much sooner than planned and emphasizes the importance of working the front lines.
Read MoreYoung Rural Healthcare Leaders Series: Q&A with Adam Willmann
Adam Willmann, CEO of a 25-bed CAH in Texas, talks about the importance of bringing “change” as an innovation to the hospital of his birth.
Read MoreTelehealth’s Future Success Requires a Paradigm Shift
William England, PhD, JD, Director of the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, gives a history of telehealth and suggests viewing telehealth as a concept rather than a tool can ensure its future success.
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