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How Idealizing Dangerous Reforms will Cripple Rural Health Access with Dr. Shepard, Part 1

Jan 29, 2026
26:01

Episode Description

In this episode, we’ll talk about the current outlook of healthcare in Michigan and beyond. With funding cuts and policy changes, hospitals are bracing for severe challenges ahead, but how can we address our concerns with our public and our state? We’ll talk about social health equity, the Rural Health Transformation Fund and of course, what it all has to do with rural health


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