The Rewrite with Stacy & Jessica: Rural Health Transformation - Opportunity, Reality, and What Comes Next

Welcome to The Rewrite, a bold series that isn't just about changing a few rules-it's about rewriting the status quo and reimagining healthcare altogether. In each episode, we spotlight visionary leaders and innovators who challenge conventional thinking and redefine how care is delivered, measured, and experienced. Through candid conversations, real-world stories, and strategic insight, The Rewrite celebrates those leading the transformation of healthcare with courage, innovation, and impact.

In Episode 3:Rural Health Transformation - Opportunity, Reality, and What Comes Next, co-hosts Stacy Fox, Chief Growth Officer, and Jessica Robinson, Chief Platform Officer, explore one of the most important questions facing healthcare today: Will the largest rural health investment in U.S. history create lasting transformation-or simply fund another round of short-term projects?

Joined by Jody Nelson, CEO of St. Luke's Medical Center, and Marcus R. Lewis, CEO of First Care Health Center, the conversation examines what it truly takes to transform rural healthcare beyond funding alone. Together, they discuss the operational realities rural leaders navigate every day-from workforce shortages and financial sustainability to digital transformation, interoperability, population health, and the accelerating shift toward value-based care. As states begin deploying resources through the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation initiative, this episode offers practical insight into how healthcare organizations can prepare for long-term success by building resilient operations, embracing innovation, and creating sustainable models of care. Whether you're a healthcare executive, policymaker, provider, payer, or technology leader, this conversation provides a thoughtful look at the challenges, opportunities, and leadership required to shape the future of rural healthcare.