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Season 1Episode 361

One State's Sprint for its Share of $50 Billion for Rural Health: Part 1

Jan 22, 2026
27:35

Episode Description

We follow Maryland's 52-day rush to convince the Trump administration to give the state new funding to transform rural health care.


Guests:

  • Bonita Baer, Maryland resident
  • Mark Boucot, president and CEO of Garrett Regional Medical Center and Potomac Valley Hospital
  • Elizabeth Kromm, assistant secretary for population health and strategic initiatives, Maryland Department of Health
  • Levi Lantz, ALL Produce & Greenhouse
  • Ken Ulman, former executive, Howard County, Maryland; president of Margrave Strategies


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