Name
13. Rural Healthcare's Survival: The Next 5 Years
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.
Speakers
Joe Caristi, Chief Financial Officer, Speare Memorial Hospital
Bren Lowe, MHA, MPA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, McLeod Health Cheraw
Mary D. Strasser, MHL, Senior Vice President, Population Health, Essentia Health
Victor Bycroft, MHA, BSN, RN, Former Chief Nursing Executive, Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
Bren Lowe, MHA, MPA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, McLeod Health Cheraw
Mary D. Strasser, MHL, Senior Vice President, Population Health, Essentia Health
Victor Bycroft, MHA, BSN, RN, Former Chief Nursing Executive, Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
Moderated by
Rosie Talaga, Writer and Event Specialist, Becker's Healthcare
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
Location Name
North Exhibit Hall Stage (East Tower - Riverside Exhibit Hall)
Session Type
Panel
