Name
13. Rural Healthcare's Survival: The Next 5 Years
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
Speakers
Victor Bycroft, MHA, BSN, RN, Chief Nursing Executive, Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
Joe Caristi, Chief Financial Officer, Speare Memorial Hospital
Bren Lowe, FACHE, MHA, MPH, Chief Executive Officer, McLeod Health Cheraw
Mary D. Strasser, MHL, Senior Vice President, Population Health, Essentia Health
Joe Caristi, Chief Financial Officer, Speare Memorial Hospital
Bren Lowe, FACHE, MHA, MPH, Chief Executive Officer, McLeod Health Cheraw
Mary D. Strasser, MHL, Senior Vice President, Population Health, Essentia Health
Description
This panel will examine the future of rural healthcare and the strategies needed to ensure its survival over the next five years. Executives will discuss financial sustainability, workforce challenges, and community partnerships. Attendees will gain insights into innovative approaches that strengthen access and resilience in rural health systems.
Session Type
Panel