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How to Make Community Impact that Lasts in Rural Health with John Barnas, Part 1

Feb 12, 2026
35:34

Episode Description

In this episode, John Barnas, executive director at the Michigan Center for Rural Health, discusses how rural healthcare professionals and organizations can prepare their states for the impact of funding cuts at the federal level. We’ll talk about the Rural Health Transformation Fund, how to navigate HHS and CMS guidelines and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.

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