# Michael Hassell on Rural Hospital Sustainability, Specialty Care and Revenue Cycle Strategy

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Podcast: [Becker’s Healthcare Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/becker-s-healthcare-podcast-484089)
Published: 2026-09-07T16:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/beckershealthcarepodcast/episode/155281947/
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Duration seconds: 1164

## Resource

In this episode, Michael Hassell, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Melissa Memorial Hospital, discusses rural healthcare sustainability, expanding specialty services and strengthening ambulance and behavioral health care. He also shares his perspective on revenue cycle management, workforce challenges and advocating for rural hospitals amid evolving healthcare policy.

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