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2 - Breaking Down Barriers: How One Rural Hospital CEO Tackles Reimbursement, Regulations, and Recruitment with Aaron Herbel
In this episode of the Regional Hospital Voice, host Mark Craig interviews Aaron Herbel, CEO of Mercy Hospital in Moundridge, Kansas.
Aaron shares his unconventional path into healthcare leadership and discusses the unique challenges rural hospital CEOs face, including financial pressures, staffing shortages, and complex regulations. A key focus is Mercy Hospital's conversion to a Rural Emergency Hospital designation, which transformed their operating margin from -20% to +2%, enabled new services like a walk-in clinic, and improved staff retention. Aaron also advocates for policy changes…
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