September 9, 2025
NRHA Webinar: Turning IT Challenges into Opportunity: How Freestone Medical Center Saved $500K and Expanded Care, September 30
Many rural hospitals recognize that their IT systems need an upgrade, but they lack the time, staff, or budget to undertake a comprehensive overhaul. This session shares how one rural facility took a phased, strategic approach to modernization, resulting in improved cybersecurity, reduced downtime, and over $500,000 reinvested into expanded care delivery.
You’ll hear from Brian Doerr, a rural IT expert who has helped hospitals in more than 40 states navigate telecom funding, privacy planning, and infrastructure strategy. A frequent speaker at AHA’s Rural Healthcare Leadership Conferences, Brian brings practical, tested advice for rural leaders who need solutions, not more systems.
Participants will:
- Learn how a phased approach to IT upgrades can minimize disruption and avoid common pitfalls,
- Understand how to identify and prioritize improvement s that align with rural staffing and budget realities, and
- See how tracking metrics like downtime, efficiency, and savings can support future planning and reporting.
If you’re responsible for IT decisions and stretched thin on resources, this session offers real-world strategies you can apply now, without adding complexity.
Cost: Free
When: Tuesday, September 30, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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