Webinar Overview
March 5, 2026
Rural hospitals face a persistent and costly challenge: the revolving door of clinical and executive talent that disrupts patient care, drains budgets, and undermines long-term stability. Traditional workforce initiatives focus on training pipelines and education, but they rarely address the immediate operational realities — housing shortages, compensation gaps with urban centers, and benefits packages that fail to leverage local care networks — that drive turnover in the first place.
In this NOSORH Spotlight session, Gingham Solutions, a new company formed by three established NOSORH partners (Wintergreen, United Professional Benefits, and Ameritas), will introduce a suite of practical, operator-led financial strategies purpose-built for rural providers.
Attendees will learn how novel deferred compensation and retirement structures with long-term vesting models can incentivize providers and executives to commit to a full career in a rural setting, while also helping finance new housing options that remove one of the most stubborn barriers to recruitment. The session will also explore a self-funded health plan model designed specifically for rural markets — one that keeps healthcare dollars circulating within the local community and encourages employees to utilize services at their own facility.
Paired with student loan paydown programs and enhanced retirement benefits, these tools offer CEOs and CFOs a comprehensive package that addresses the real reasons talent leaves. Importantly, these strategies align directly with the Workforce Development priorities of the Rural Hospital Transformation Program (RHTP), giving hospital leaders a framework to structure public and private investments into tangible, lasting staffing solutions. Join us to discover how your organization can move from a cycle of constant recruitment to a culture of long-term retention and community-rooted care.