On March 26, 2026, the CACH Forum hosted “Keeping Rural Hospitals Surviving and Thriving – Real Talk, Real Solutions,” an interactive virtual meet and greet focused on the practical challenges facing rural and Critical Access Hospitals. The session was organized and facilitated by Chris Ekrem, Forum Organizer and former CAH CEO.
On March 26, 2026, the CACH Forum hosted “Keeping Rural Hospitals Surviving and Thriving – Real Talk, Real Solutions,” an interactive virtual meet and greet focused on the practical challenges facing rural and Critical Access Hospitals. The session was organized and facilitated by Chris Ekrem, Forum Organizer and former CAH CEO.
The forum brought together a panel of subject matter experts specializing in hospital turnarounds, public policy, payor credentialing, Medicare and Medicaid cost reports, managed care contracting, hospital operations, revenue cycle management, and executive leadership. Panelists addressed real world issues raised by attendees and shared actionable strategies to help rural hospitals stabilize operations, strengthen financial performance, and navigate an increasingly complex reimbursement and regulatory environment.
The 60 minute CACH Forum discussion encouraged open dialogue and peer interaction, allowing hospital leaders to pose their toughest questions and gain insight grounded in lived rural healthcare experience. Topics included financial sustainability, payer relationships, regulatory pressures, operational efficiency, and leadership strategies critical to long term success.
EqualizeRCM is pleased to support ongoing educational opportunities like this CACH Forum, designed to deliver practical value to rural hospital administrators, executives, and finance leaders. The 3/26/26 Forum focused on collaborative problem solving, leadership alignment, and real solutions to help rural hospitals not only survive—but thrive.
We hope you can join us at the next CACH Forum this coming Fall to learn from experts and your peers regarding opportunities in rural healthcare. Be sure to visit www.CAHForum.com to learn more.
A written summary of the 3/26/26 CACH Forum is available by contacting Chris Ekrem at Chris.Ekrem@CAHForum.com.
| Be sure and visit us online at www.CAHForum.com to learn more about future educational events. Also, visit us on our LinkedIn page at www.LinkedIn.com/company/CAH-CFO-Administrator-Forum to stay connected with your professional peers. |
| The CACH CFO-Administrator Forum, is organized by EqualizeRCM, a leading proponent for Community Health organizations. The CACH Forum seeks to provide Financial Administrators of rural health facilities an opportunity to participate in focused events, share insightful ideas, discuss challenges and solutions, but most importantly collaborate and communicate with like-minded professionals in the industry. Learn more by visiting www.CAHForum.com or contacting Chris.Ekrem@CAHForum.com. |  |