As a regional hospital system, healthcare governance and leadership remain local. But the more successful and competitive a regional system is, the more interested larger systems become in acquiring that regional group. So, how do regional hospitals and health systems maintain their independence in an ever-consolidating market? On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Bill Manns, President and Chief Executive Officer for Bronson Healthcare, about regional independence and healthcare leadership. Connect with Bronson Healthcare & Bill Manns online! https://www.bronsonhealth.com/ https://www.bronsonhealth.com/social-media/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-manns/ Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter!  https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod/  https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ/  https://twitter.com/ruralhealthrach/ Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media!  https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/  https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/  https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Audio Engineering & Original Music by Kenji Ulmer  https://www.kenjiulmer.com/