Name
05. Rural Transformation Fund: Survival Rates and How to Move Forward
Date & Time
Monday, November 2, 2026, 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Speakers
Julie Yaroch, DO, President , ProMedica Charles & Virginia Hickman Hospital
Dev Sangvai, MD, JD, MBA, Secretary , North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Kurt Forsyth, FACHE, President , Delta & Fillmore Community Hospitals, Intermountain Health
Brenda Reetz, RN, BSN, MBA, Chief Executive Officer , Greene County General Hospital
Dev Sangvai, MD, JD, MBA, Secretary , North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Kurt Forsyth, FACHE, President , Delta & Fillmore Community Hospitals, Intermountain Health
Brenda Reetz, RN, BSN, MBA, Chief Executive Officer , Greene County General Hospital
Description
Rural hospitals face mounting financial and operational threats despite targeted funding efforts. This panel examines survival rates tied to Rural Transformation Funds and what comes next. Leaders discuss lessons learned, effective use of capital, policy implications, and strategic moves rural organizations can take to stabilize operations and build a sustainable path forward.
Location Name
Grand K (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel