News and Announcements
2021 ICAHN Annual Conference PowerPoints
4 Under 40 Awards(featuring Katie Clark-White, Jessica Barkley, Allison Sours, and Kevin Goss): CLICK HERE
IMPACT Awards (featuring Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital, St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Horizon Health, and Illini Community Hospital): CLICK HERE
Service Award Video (featuring Sue Tillotson, Ada Bair, and Roby Williams): CLICK HERE
- Bruce Christopher’s contact information forĀ “Staying Energized in a Draining World”
- Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild’s presentation on to “How to Lead Like a Futurist: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Create the Rural Healthcare Ecosystems of Tomorrow”
– “Yes…And! Using Creative Communication as a Leader” – PPT not available
– “Healthcare Margin Improvement” – presented by Randy Notes, Jim Sink, and Dan Ordyna (Alma Mater)
– “Getting Scrappy with Healthcare Marketing: Tips and Tricks from the Trenches” – PPT not available (panel discussion)
– “ICAHN Rural Health Fellowship: Creating a Project” –Ā PPT not available (panel discussion)
– “Patient Experience in a Brave New World” – presented by Kristy Gay (Lincoln)
– “Medicare Cost Report Basis” – presented by Clinton Brill (Leadership) - “Building Your Healthcare Brand in Today’s Market” – PPT not available
- “Technology in Modern Rural Healthcare” – presented by Shelli Ann McKenzie
- “The Rural Health Landscape” – presented by Alan Morgan
News releases and photos will be sent to each winning hospital’s marketing department. The MBQIP Quality Award winners will also receive news releases.
Latest News
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Wabash General Hospital Earns Spot on ‘Best Places to Work in Healthcare 2026’ List
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About ICAHN
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) advances the strength, sustainability, and transformation of Illinoisā rural hospitals through collaboration, advocacy, and shared solutions that improve performance and community health. Representing Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, ICAHN is a nationally recognized rural health leader supporting sustainable hospitals, strong communities, and a healthier rural IllinoisāBetter Together.
