Rural Hospital Closures & Medicaid Cuts — Part 2: Biomed Survival Strategies & Tools

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message"In this episode of Bearded Biomed, Chace Torres discusses the significant impact of the recently passed Big Beautiful Bill on rural healthcare, particularly focusing on the drastic cuts to Medicaid funding. He outlines the challenges faced by biomed departments in rural hospitals and provides actionable strategies for adapting to the changing landscape. Emphasizing the importance of documentation, resource management, and vendor relationships, Torres encourages Biomeds to quantify their value and share their successes and challenges with leadership to ensure the sustainability of their departments.Do you have a CBET, CHTM, CRES certification to maintain? Then check out Bearded Biomed University to watch select episodes of the show and get issued an ACI approved CEU certificate. https://www.beardedbiomed.com/beardedceusIf you believe in supporting the future of the Biomed profession — check out Ohms Law Apparel Every sale helps fund scholarships, sponsorships, & community outreach to uplift current & aspiring BMETs. #WearYourImpacthttps://www.ohmslawapparel.com/A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors!We deeply appreciate the support of our incredible sponsors, who are dedicated to empowering and creating opportunities for biomedical professionals striving to grow in their careers. Be sure to explore the links below to learn more about how they can help you take the next step in your journey.🔹 College of Biomedical Equipment Technology – https://.cbet.edu🔹 Uptime Health –  https://uptimehealth.com🔹 Capital i – https://capitali.us/bearded🔹 AAMI – https://www.aami.org/home/about-aci/aci-home Watch the video podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLisOVWzYA0rq9UrYCz7fU7HNBjXgwc8DG