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In the face of mounting staffing shortages and financial strain, rural hospitals across the Midwest are finding creative ways to stay strong. Regional VP Bec Söll shares insights from the field, highlighting how specialty surgical partnerships are helping hospitals stabilize margins, retain patients, and deliver high-impact care—without added overhead.

Vantage Surgical Solutions announces Bec Söll as Regional Vice President of Sales for the Midwest. A seasoned clinician and entrepreneur, she will lead efforts to help rural hospitals expand specialty care and strengthen local service lines.

Vantage Surgical Solutions welcomes Michael Hurst as Regional Vice President of Sales for the South. With deep healthcare experience, he’ll lead growth across six states, helping hospitals expand care with practical, sustainable strategies.

Rural hospitals face growing financial pressures, from declining reimbursement rates to patient outmigration for specialty care. To remain sustainable, hospitals must explore innovative ways to retain patients, optimize resources, and generate new revenue streams. By integrating specialty surgical services and strengthening referral networks, rural hospitals can offer high-demand procedures like cataract surgeries and GI screenings—reducing outmigration and improving financial stability.

“Expanding specialty care locally doesn’t just benefit hospitals financially—it strengthens community trust and improves patient outcomes,” says Chief Vantage Growth Officer, Sean O’Donnell.

Discover strategies to enhance operational efficiency and sustain growth in rural healthcare. Visit www.vantage.healthcare/rural-hospitals to learn more.

Vantage Surgical Solutions welcomes Matt Fogg and Justus Donaldson as Operational leads.

The economic benefits for rural hospitals offering cataract surgery with the support of Vantage Surgical Solutions are substantial. With the resources and expertise provided by Vantage, rural hospitals can leverage their existing operating rooms to deliver specialized surgeries like cataracts, transforming the lives of people in their communities.

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