Holding the line: Capital Strategy for Rural and Independent Community Hospitals

Today we're going to explore the current state of rural hospitals and independent community hospitals, many of which are navigating razor thin margins and rising capital costs. We'll talk about emerging policy support and how this may impact capital investment decisions.

Guests:
Russell Hall
VP, Independent Community Market
Vizient

Rebecca Gayden
Sr Principal, Capital Equipment Solutions
Vizient

Host:
Susan Edwards
Product Marketing Manager
Vizient

Show Notes:

[01:40 – 3:27] State of the union when it comes to rural hospitals

[03:27 – 04:09] The pressures being faced by rural and community hospitals and how that affects capital spend

[04:09 – 04:46] The tradeoffs being made

[04:46 – 6:27] How an independent hospital needs to prioritize

[6:27 – 8:22] Rural health transformation funds

[8:22 – 9:08] Following the money

[9:08 – 13:41] Determining eligibility and other options

[13:42 – 15:55] How we bridge the gap between strategy and action

[15:55 – 17:57] The most effective use of dollars

[17:57 – 19:10] Maximizing capital dollars

[19:10 – 20:47] Additional levers and Group buys

[20:47 – 24:11] What's ahead

[24:11 – 25:42] Wrap up and suggestions

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