In part two of this Regional Hospital Voice episode, your host Mark Craig continues his conversation with Tracy Warner, CRHCEO, Executive Director of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN).

As Executive Director of ICAHN, Tracy leads statewide initiatives focused on rural hospital sustainability, workforce development, innovation, and policy advocacy. She is passionate about helping rural healthcare organizations navigate change through strong governance, collaborative partnerships, and strategic leadership.

Tracy addresses key challenges facing rural hospitals, including outdated Medicare Advantage reimbursement policies, telehealth infrastructure barriers, and workforce shortages. She highlights the importance of developing local healthcare talent through early career pathways and community partnerships. Tracy also discusses her consulting firm, Board of Business, emphasizing strong hospital governance as essential for sustainability. She closes with a hopeful message: rural hospitals must not just survive, but thrive as vital economic and healthcare pillars of their communities.

Learn more about Tracy's work at Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) HERE.

Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn HERE.

Apply to be a guest on the show HERE.