Rural Health Transformation and the Future of Patient-First Care

December 12, 2025 00:27:58
Rural Health Transformation and the Future of Patient-First Care
The Big Unlock
Rural Health Transformation and the Future of Patient-First Care

Dec 12 2025 | 00:27:58

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Show Notes

The Big Unlock · Lisa Hunter, Senior Director of Federal Policy & Advocacy, United States of Care

In this episode, Lisa Hunter, Senior Director of Federal Policy and Advocacy at United States of Care, discusses how her organization is working to ensure every American has access to affordable, high-quality care, with a particular focus on rural communities. She explains the new Rural Health Transformation Program—a 50-billion-dollar, five-year federal investment that gives states a rare opportunity to redesign rural health delivery, address workforce gaps, and move toward “patient first care” models that emphasize coordination, whole-person care, and sustainable payment structures.​​

Lisa highlights a growing trust gap around AI in healthcare, noting that patients are more comfortable with AI in back-office and ambient use cases compared to roles that feel like they replace clinicians. She stresses the need for rigorous listening, research, and language that resonates with people, so policy and technology decisions reflect real experiences rather than abstract concepts. Take a listen.

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