Oct. 23, 2026

Rural Health System Growth, Financial Forecasting, and Data Governance with Jason Hinkle

Rural Health System Growth, Financial Forecasting, and Data Governance with Jason Hinkle
Rural Health System Growth, Financial Forecasting, and Data Governance with Jason Hinkle
Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Rural Health System Growth, Financial Forecasting, and Data Governance with Jason Hinkle

In this episode, Jason Hinkle, CFO, Deaconess Illinois, discusses the system’s rapid growth, expansion of oncology and outpatient surgery services, and financial pressures facing rural hospitals. He also shares how rolling forecasts, enterprise wide data governance, and reliable data can strengthen financial decision making and prepare health systems for broader AI adoption.