January 14, 2026
Webinar: A Roadmap for Physician Alignment, Engagement and Retention, February 24
This educational presentation delivers a practical roadmap for strengthening physician alignment, improving engagement, and supporting long-term retention in rural health organizations.
Led by Scott Polenz, a former rural hospital CEO who developed a micro-tertiary hospital serving rural communities and later oversaw physician recruitment, onboarding, and retention for more than 1,200 providers, the session focuses on leadership and operational approaches that influence workforce stability in rural settings.
The discussion walks through how misalignment develops, where engagement breaks down, and how rural organizations can implement sustainable retention systems using actionable tools, clear checkpoints, and data-informed decision-making. Emphasis is placed on approaches that can be applied immediately and adapted across hospitals and clinics of varying size and structure.
Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to apply the roadmap in their own organization and how to measure progress through workforce stability, operational performance, and avoided recruitment and onboarding costs.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Apply a structured roadmap to strengthen physician alignment, engagement, and retention in rural settings,
- Identify early indicators of misalignment and prioritize actions that influence retention outcomes,
- Implement practical leadership and operational practices that support long-term physician commitment, and
- Measure retention progress using workforce, operational, and financial indicators.
Attend this webinar to gain a practical roadmap for improving physician alignment, engagement, and retention in rural health organizations while supporting operational and financial stability.
Cost: Free
When: Tuesday, February 24, 1:00 p.m. – 2 p.m.
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