1 - The Greatest Crisis and Opportunity for Regional and Rural Hospitals Today with Mark Craig

The Regional Hospital Voice Podcast · May 26, 2026 · 15m

In the inaugural episode of The Regional Hospital Voice, host Mark Craig explains the podcast's mission: amplifying the stories of regional and rural hospital leaders across America. Inspired by witnessing the devastating closure of a small Georgia town's hospital, Mark draws on 20+ years in revenue cycle management to highlight critical challenges facing rural healthcare: workforce shortages, rising costs, and insurance company interference. The podcast aims to feature honest conversations with hospital CEOs and CFOs, focusing on solutions, advocacy, and innovations like AI. Mark invites…