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EPISODE · Jan 31, 2026 · 8 MIN

Leading a Thriving Critical Access Hospital in a Challenging Market with Joe Caristi

from Becker’s Healthcare Podcast · host Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Joe Caristi, CFO of Speare Memorial Hospital, discusses strategies for sustaining and growing an independent critical access hospital amid reimbursement pressure, workforce constraints, and rising costs. He also shares insights on process improvement, AI adoption, and the importance of systems thinking and relationships in healthcare leadership.

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