Congratulations Hospital Leaders, Partners & Graduates! |
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Roxy Bacon, RN, Nurse Manager at Optim Medical Center – Tattnall (center) was recognized as the 2025 Nurse Executive of the Year, for her exceptional nursing knowledge, ability to optimize workflows, dedication to her team, energetic nature, compassionate care for patients, and impressive personal and professional balance. The 2025 Revenue Cycle Leader of the Year award was presented to Megan Ford, Director of Revenue Cycle, (bottom left) from Colquitt Regional Medical Center for her drive, deep care and dedication to her staff and organization, including her own personal and professional growth as an instrumental leader in her department.
Norma Sullivan, CFO (top left) at Mountain Lakes Medical Center, was presented as the 2025 CFO of the Year in recognition of her continuous demonstrations of strategic leadership, process improvement, community service, mentorship and ability to meaningfully connect with stakeholders and staff. The 2025 Hospital Leader of the Year was presented to Geoff Hardy, Administrator of South Georgia Medical Center Lanier, (bottom right) for his exceptional care and leadership of staff as well as commitment to leading with both strength and heart.
The 2025 Business Partner of the Year, CDH Partners, (top right) was awarded and recognized for their unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation and demonstrated history of service to rural hospitals and healthcare organizations – with a focused priority on information sharing, thoughtful service, participatory collaboration with accountability, executed vision, and exceptional design. The 2025 Hospital of the Year was presented to Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth, Georgia (bottom center) for the hard work, dedication and resilience of their team through a time of transition, construction, workforce management, expansion and enhancement of service lines. Congratulations graduates of the 2025 HomeTown Health Executive Leadership Development Program. (top center) - April Little – Asa Healthcare Staffing
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Kristine Lawson – Bleckley Memorial Hospital
- Amber Edenfield – Candler County Hospital
- Kelly Bruce – East Georgia Regional Medical Center
- Jason Mallow – Evans Memorial Hospital
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Alexis Leggett – Jeff Davis Hospital
- Kristie Eudy – Jeff Davis Hospital
- Laura Pfieffer – Jefferson Hospital
- Kelsi Tabb – Miller County Hospital
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Jason Fletcher – Miller County Hospital
- Kathleen West – Miller County Hospital
- Casey Fleckenstein – Monroe County Hospital
- Kristy Hall – Mountain Lakes Medical Center
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Jill Johnson – Washington County Regional Medical Center
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Join the Cohort: AI Readiness Program Launches January 14 |
If you and your organization are ready for an AI-Intensive experience, the 12-week Artificial Intelligence Readiness Cohort is ready for your application! Our next Cohort begins on January 14, 2026. It enables your team and organization to attend weekly coaching meetings, learning about AI, its impacts to rural health and its potential impacts at your organization, now and in the future. Learn best practices, get insights, and gain pertinent education! Build confident, role-based AI skills.
Demystify AI with practical, role-specific training. Your teams will gain the confidence to make informed decisions and separate hype from real opportunities. Start in Microsoft AI the right way.
Reduce administrative burden with high-impact, non-clinical automations. Apply for up to $2,000 in Azure AI credits for eligible rural hospitals, and we guide your team to provision a secure Azure AI starter environment in your tenant. (Eligibility is set by Microsoft.) Leave with a 12-month AI action plan.
Finish with a board-ready one-page roadmap, a prioritized use-case list with simple ROI, a governance starter kit, and one small workflow win live in 60 to 90 days. Includes 3 AI-PRH Certifications & Weekly Coaching Calls with Dr. Tyler Wallace.
If you have questions about the cohort, please contact Meghan (meghan.williams@hometownhealthonline.com) for more information or to schedule a time for an online meeting.
Click here to register for the AI Readiness Cohort launching January 14th. |
Accepting Applications: Executive Leadership
Development Program, Class of 2026 |
HomeTown is now accepting applications for its 2026 Executive Leadership Development Program. Applications must be submitted by December 31, 2025. Space is limited.
The Executive Leadership Development Program is designed to equip candidates with the tools and skillsets necessary to become future Senior Executives, Senior Managers, & Directors. This includes developing personal management skills and a better understanding of the changing healthcare industry to help meet the need for strong leaders in healthcare. The program is recommended for up-and-coming leaders, as well as for existing leaders who are interested in solidifying their healthcare leadership understanding and influence.
The Class of 2026 will experience: live training sessions on financial, legal and workforce management, personal and professional goal settings and coaching, online education sessions including facilitation and influence as well as the Artificial Intelligence Practitioner for Rural Health (AI-PRH) certification. If you have questions or want more information, please contact Amy Bush at amy.bush@hometownhealthonline.com.
Learn more about the program here: https://hometownhealthonline.com/eldp/
Ready to join the Class of 2026? Apply Now! |
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New Series: Opioid Use Disorder &
Oxi-Tox Resources & Training for Healthcare Providers
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This 3-part webinar series will include: -
Available on Demand: Opioid Use Disorder: Provider Education through the REAL TTIME Initiative
- Available on Demand: Opioid Use Disorder: Addressing Stigma & Language Considerations
- Join Live November 14th : Opioid Use Disorder: Additional Treatment Considerations
About REAL TTIME: The Georgia Poison Center is now available to ALL rural healthcare providers to assist with the care for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and to remain in compliance with The Joint Commission’s R3 Requirements for providing care for patients with OUD.
An overdose is a poisoning. Call the Georgia Poison Center and immediately speak to an Addiction Medicine specialist for assistance with acute opioid withdrawal management, initiation of Medication Assisted Therapy (e.g., Suboxone [buprenorphine-naloxone]), and linkage to local Recovery Community Organizations for help with outpatient follow up.
This program is funded through G28RH46273 from HRSA, brought to you in partnership with Emory University School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine & the Georgia Poison Center.Enroll in the three-part webinar series here. |
| Free Webinar: November 7th
Optimizing Your Content for AI Search - and - Connecting with Real People
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You know how important it is for people to easily search online for your facility’s key service lines and providers - and have your hospital show up with good information. In this webinar, learn how AI search is rapidly taking over traditional search engine optimization and how it impacts your hospital. From simply showing up when people search to comparing your services to nearby facilities, AI is a real game-changer; you don’t want to be left behind on this one. Understanding how to embrace it, how to implement it, and importantly, how to still connect with the real people in your service area is critical. We will walk through what AI search is, how it compares to traditional Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and how content marketing affects both types of search...all while still being authentic when communicating to the people you serve. Register now.
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15% Discount on AI-PRH Certification Available!
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Email Meghan to get discount code for yourself and your team today!
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Questions? Need Assistance? Contact us at hthtech@hometownhealthonline.com
Reach us by phone at 470.655.6950 |
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