Health policy researcher shares journey to public health, where he sees hope for the futureUniversity of Michigan public health researcher Michael Shepherd examines rural healthcare disparities, hospital closures, Medicaid policy and growing insurance gaps across America. Drawing on his Kentucky roots and academic research, Shepherd explains why rural hospitals struggle, how closures devastate communities and where telehealth and mobile care offer hope for patients.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:42:13 -0800Health CareMichael ShepardHealth Management and PolicyMichiganFacultyPolicyHealth Care AccessRural HealthHospital AdministrationFacultyHealth Care Policy