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EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 33 MIN

Rural Healthcare with Garen Carpenter

from Stark Lane · host Ryan M. Scott

Meet Garen Carpenter, CEO of Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua, Iowa. Garen and his team are re-imagining rural healthcare while most providers across the US are cutting budgets and hoping to make payroll. Today we discuss Garen's inspiration and the framework by which he is improving community member experience and driving quality. You can check out Van Buren County Hospital online at https://vbch.org. About Stark Lane: We are best known for providing organizations with the leaders who make quality healthcare possible. For more than two decades, I have spent my days searching for impactful leaders and those on a mission to make significant positive change for humanity. This podcast not only brings these extraordinary people to you, uncovering the secrets to their success in business and life, but we also provide tools, support, and ideas to help you launch and elevate your career and fuel your passions in this complex and competitive world. Check us out online at https://StarkLane.com/Your host: Ryan M. Scott, Founder/CEO/Managing Director of Stark Lane since January 1, 2008 Client Organizations Served: 350+ Geography Served: North America, Europe, Asia Leadership Placements: 1,200+ Chief Executive Officers Placed: 200+ MBA: East Texas A&M University BA Healthcare Administration: Concordia University TexasMilitary & Combat Experience: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmscottmba/Ultra Running Career: https://ultrarunning.com/calendar/runner/show?first_name=Ryan&last_name=ScottLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmscottmba/

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