Growing Rural Healthcare Through Access, Behavioral Health and Patient-First Leadership with Holly McCormack, DNP, RN
Becker’s Healthcare PodcastSummary
Hospital and health system leaders face significant challenges in a consolidating market, including the need for growth, sustainable margins, and a focus on technology investments. At the 14th annual CEO CFO Roundtable, over 1,500 executives gather to discuss these pressing issues and strategize for the future. Holly McCormick, President and CEO of Cottage Hospital, highlights the successes and opportunities for her facility, particularly in recruiting new providers and expanding behavioral health services.
Cottage Hospital has made strides in outpatient care, securing grant funding for major projects such as upgrading their CAT scan and renovating operating rooms. McCormick emphasizes the importance of marketing these advancements to the community, especially as they navigate an increase in self-pay patients and financial challenges. The hospital is committed to enhancing access to specialty care and continuing to develop its behavioral health service line, which is crucial for the local population.
Looking ahead, McCormick stresses the need for leadership qualities such as integrity and curiosity. She admires leaders who ask insightful questions that reflect the concerns of their teams and patients. This approach fosters a culture focused on patient needs, which McCormick believes is essential for the hospital's mission and future growth.
Show Notes
In this episode, Holly McCormack, DNP, RN, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cottage Hospital, discusses expanding specialty and behavioral health services, securing critical grant funding, and strengthening rural healthcare through patient-centered growth, recruitment, and age-friendly care initiatives.
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