Brock Slabach on Reimagining Rural Health Care from the Ground Up | CSRHA 2025 Conference

Brock Slabach, COO of the National Rural Health Association, brings over two decades of frontline experience to the stage at the 2025 CSRHA Conference. A third-generation Kansas farmer turned policy leader, Brock has become a national force in rural health innovation and advocacy.

In this episode, Brock outlines what it will take to strengthen and sustain health care in rural communities. He shares fresh insights on Medicare Advantage, infrastructure renewal, rural emergency hospital conversions, and how to align public policy with the real needs of providers on the ground. You’ll walk away with a smarter understanding of what’s changing in Washington, what it means for California, and how local leaders can shape the future of rural care.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

• Introduction of Keynote Speaker Brock Slabach
• Brock Slabach's Background and Achievements
• Opening Remarks and Setting the Stage
• National and California Rural Health Overview
• Challenges in Rural Health Services
• Advocacy and Policy Efforts
• Medicare and Medicaid Issues
• Rural Hospital Closures and Financial Struggles
• Legislative Updates and Future Plans
• Executive Branch Changes and Impacts
• Future of Rural Health 

Connect with Brock Slabach:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brock-slabach-596a291

X: https://x.com/BSLABACH

Resources:

https://www.ruralhealth.us

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