2026 Annual Spring Conference Opening Session

About this episode

Dr. Kevin Bennett discusses the evolution of rural healthcare and primary care at the 2026 STFM Annual Spring Conference.

As a special episode of the STFM Podcast, listen to an audio recording of the opening general session of the 2026 STFM Annual Spring Conference: "The Primacy of Primary Care—How Rural Can Lead the Way" by Kevin Bennett, PhD. Dr Bennett will discuss how rural healthcare, and primary care in particular, has evolved over the years, and how rural communities have adapted in response. Innovative delivery models, workforce, and other solutions will be discussed, particularly in the context o...

People in this episode

Guest: Kevin Bennett

Topics covered

• primary care
• rural healthcare
• healthcare delivery models
• workforce solutions
• community adaptation

Keywords

• rural healthcare
• primary care
• healthcare evolution
• delivery models
• workforce

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Organizations: STFM

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