Becker's
Hospital Review has published its inaugural list of "50 Rural
Hospital CEOs to Know." Included on this list is Todd Linden, president
and CEO of Grinnell Regional Medical Center.
Rural healthcare leaders face certain challenges that
are not present in more urban environments. For instance, only about 10 percent
of physicians practice in rural areas, according to a 2010 report prepared by
the Southwest Rural Health Research Center, which can lead to physician
shortages. Additionally, rural residents tend to be poorer, leading to payer
mix issues.
Linden has served as president and CEO of GRMC for 20
years, also notable because the national average tenure of a hospital CEO is
five years.
This list recognizes rural hospital and health system
presidents and CEOs who have shown commitment to providing high-quality,
accessible care to their patient populations in the face of those and other
rural health challenges.
For this list, a hospital is designated as
"rural" if it is located outside of a major metropolitan area or
healthcare hub.
Leaders included on the list were selected for awards
they have received, membership or involvement in prominent local, state or
national organizations, recent accomplishments in their community, and their
organization's recent performance. Nomination from the public were also considered.
Becker's
Hospital Review is a monthly publication offering up-to-date business
and legal news and analysis relating to hospitals and health systems.
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