Michelle Rathman 🧡💙🌻☮️🎙️
@mrbimpact.bsky.social
Podcasting about policy and the impact on quality of life. (TheRuralImpact.com) 30+years in health care (urban and rural.) Speaker, strategist, writer, collaborator solving complex issues, passion for cooking, grand mothering, dog mothering & golfing.
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The Power of Acknowledging the Taken-for-Granted: A 2025 Reflection
The distinction you draw between simply listing what we are thankful for and reflecting on what we have allowed to slip into the realm of the "taken-for-granted" is profound. While expressing gratitud...
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As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I've been thinking a lot about what we take for granted. Maybe this will resonate with you. www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-...
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I've been thinking a lot about what we take for granted. Maybe this will resonate with you. www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-...
The Power of Acknowledging the Taken-for-Granted: A 2025 Reflection
The distinction you draw between simply listing what we are thankful for and reflecting on what we have allowed to slip into the realm of the "taken-for-granted" is profound. While expressing gratitud...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I've been thinking a lot about what we take for granted. Maybe this will resonate with you. www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-...
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maniacal behavior from a guy with zero regulatory or government experience
In an email to staff filled with unsupported accusations about the quality of the center’s research, CBER Director Vinay Prasad said no resources or time should be spent on ongoing projects started before he joined the FDA until discussed with him. #healthpolicy
CBER Poised for Research Shakeup As Prasad Makes Unproven Claims About ‘Polluted Science’
In an email to staff filled with unsupported accusations about the quality of the center’s research, CBER Director Vinay Prasad said no resources or time should be spent on ongoing projects started be...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:42 PM
maniacal behavior from a guy with zero regulatory or government experience
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November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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People have to sign up for ACA marketplace coverage by December 15 to have health insurance January 1. Even if Congress passed an extension with tweaks to the premium tax credits, computer systems could not be reprogrammed immediately.
November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
People have to sign up for ACA marketplace coverage by December 15 to have health insurance January 1. Even if Congress passed an extension with tweaks to the premium tax credits, computer systems could not be reprogrammed immediately.
An invitation to listen. I’m eager to hear your thoughts. It’s been a long day, let’s talk about what needs to happen tomorrow. @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social | www.youtube.com/live/UL3hjfp...
Being Rural. Doing the Work. Creating Change.
YouTube video by The Rural Impact
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November 21, 2025 at 3:14 AM
An invitation to listen. I’m eager to hear your thoughts. It’s been a long day, let’s talk about what needs to happen tomorrow. @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social | www.youtube.com/live/UL3hjfp...
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Scientists tell Americans not to trust the CDC.
Instead of a global leader in science, the CDC has devolved into “a propaganda machine for RFK Jr.'s fixed, immutable, science-resistant theories,” said @pauloffit.bsky.social.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
Instead of a global leader in science, the CDC has devolved into “a propaganda machine for RFK Jr.'s fixed, immutable, science-resistant theories,” said @pauloffit.bsky.social.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
After unprecedented autism-vaccine messaging change, scientists, advocates say CDC no longer trustworthy
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November 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Scientists tell Americans not to trust the CDC.
Instead of a global leader in science, the CDC has devolved into “a propaganda machine for RFK Jr.'s fixed, immutable, science-resistant theories,” said @pauloffit.bsky.social.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
Instead of a global leader in science, the CDC has devolved into “a propaganda machine for RFK Jr.'s fixed, immutable, science-resistant theories,” said @pauloffit.bsky.social.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
Hear the latest sort of healthcare plan by GOP? 🥜 give folks a few thousand per year to cover healthcare needs and scrap insurance. The past is calling, so is reality. It's exhausting. Listen to this episode of @julierovner.bsky.social What the Health for the smarts on this matter.
New #WTHealth podcast up: @joannekenen.bsky.social, @shefali.bsky.social and Paige Cunningham on what the GOP really wants on health care, how the D's may well have won the shutdown, and an interview with @avik.bsky.social on possibilities for bipartisanship...
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The GOP Circles the Wagons on ACA - KFF Health News
Republicans are solidifying their opposition to extending pandemic-era subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans and seem to be coalescing around giving money directly to consumers to spend on health ca...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Hear the latest sort of healthcare plan by GOP? 🥜 give folks a few thousand per year to cover healthcare needs and scrap insurance. The past is calling, so is reality. It's exhausting. Listen to this episode of @julierovner.bsky.social What the Health for the smarts on this matter.
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Today on National Rural Health Day, we’re working together for a future where every rural community has the care they can count on.
#RuralAmerica #NRHD #RuralHealth #Healthcare
#RuralAmerica #NRHD #RuralHealth #Healthcare
November 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Today on National Rural Health Day, we’re working together for a future where every rural community has the care they can count on.
#RuralAmerica #NRHD #RuralHealth #Healthcare
#RuralAmerica #NRHD #RuralHealth #Healthcare
If you are not on the @rururbbridge.bsky.social please log on immediately.
November 20, 2025 at 12:11 AM
If you are not on the @rururbbridge.bsky.social please log on immediately.
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A record number of Americans are anxious about health care costs going into next year. Almost half of adults say they’re worried they won’t be able to afford health care in 2026.
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A record number of Americans are anxious about health care costs going into next year
The West Health-Gallup survey finds almost half of adults say they’re worried they won’t be able to afford health care in 2026.
www.nbcnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:45 AM
A record number of Americans are anxious about health care costs going into next year. Almost half of adults say they’re worried they won’t be able to afford health care in 2026.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
This year I visited rural communities across Massachusetts, met outstanding people making positive and lasting change that began w/a federal grant that flowed to the state, then on to community & rural lives. Catch this 🌊! Join us on @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social! 🔗👇#PowerofRural
November 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This year I visited rural communities across Massachusetts, met outstanding people making positive and lasting change that began w/a federal grant that flowed to the state, then on to community & rural lives. Catch this 🌊! Join us on @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social! 🔗👇#PowerofRural
Rising above all the chaos this week is a day to recognize those who are doing the work and creating meaningful change in rural America. I'm so proud to be hosting this livestream event on @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social this week. There's still room. Join us! www.theruralimpact.com/2025-nrhd-ru...
November 19, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Rising above all the chaos this week is a day to recognize those who are doing the work and creating meaningful change in rural America. I'm so proud to be hosting this livestream event on @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social this week. There's still room. Join us! www.theruralimpact.com/2025-nrhd-ru...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Primary care is under strain nationwide, and rural communities are feeling it.
A new @commonwealthfund.org brief finds deepening workforce shortages and fewer options for basic care among the 60 million people who live in rural areas.
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#ruralhealthweek #ruralhealth #powerofrural
A new @commonwealthfund.org brief finds deepening workforce shortages and fewer options for basic care among the 60 million people who live in rural areas.
Read more ⤵️
#ruralhealthweek #ruralhealth #powerofrural
The State of Rural Primary Care in the United States
Rural Americans face significant barriers to accessing adequate primary care; tailored federal and state programs can help address some of these challenges.
www.commonwealthfund.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Primary care is under strain nationwide, and rural communities are feeling it.
A new @commonwealthfund.org brief finds deepening workforce shortages and fewer options for basic care among the 60 million people who live in rural areas.
Read more ⤵️
#ruralhealthweek #ruralhealth #powerofrural
A new @commonwealthfund.org brief finds deepening workforce shortages and fewer options for basic care among the 60 million people who live in rural areas.
Read more ⤵️
#ruralhealthweek #ruralhealth #powerofrural
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Listen.
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Listen.
We are in an insanely unsettling timeline.
November 17, 2025 at 3:24 AM
We are in an insanely unsettling timeline.
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Join @mrbimpact.bsky.social and our outstanding guests in our virtual studio or on our YouTube channel! Reserve your seat and get ready for one heck of a conversation!
📅 **November 20, 2025 · 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET
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#powerofrural #RuralImpact
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November 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Join @mrbimpact.bsky.social and our outstanding guests in our virtual studio or on our YouTube channel! Reserve your seat and get ready for one heck of a conversation!
📅 **November 20, 2025 · 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET
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#powerofrural #RuralImpact
📅 **November 20, 2025 · 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET
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There is absolutely not a shred of truth in this and they know it -another way to keep demonizing immigrants, but be clear, they're not talking about all the farmland on American soil owned by Russia or China. The people who watch Fox news will feast on this until the next buffet of garbage opens.
Oh come on
FOX NEWS: Do you believe that the number of people who came into the country illegally is one of the major factors that drove up housing prices?
FED GOV STEPHAN MIRAN: I absolutely believe that's the case
FED GOV STEPHAN MIRAN: I absolutely believe that's the case
November 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
There is absolutely not a shred of truth in this and they know it -another way to keep demonizing immigrants, but be clear, they're not talking about all the farmland on American soil owned by Russia or China. The people who watch Fox news will feast on this until the next buffet of garbage opens.
If you’re not repulsed I’m stunned.
November 14, 2025 at 4:03 AM
If you’re not repulsed I’m stunned.
Read Project 2025.
A fifty year mortgage is a terrible idea for almost everyone EXCEPT the really big banks that get to suck more money out of everyone's pocketbooks
November 14, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Read Project 2025.
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The fact that the estate released files that implicate Donald Trump, files that the DOJ/FBI have, proves that Pamela Jo Bondi and Kash Patel are actively involved in a criminal cover-up.
The Epstein files released today did not come from the DOJ's Epstein Files. They came from Epstein's estate. Pam Bondi is still protecting Trump at all costs. Today's release by Democrats was aimed at undermining her efforts. And to make it harder for Donald to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell.
November 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The fact that the estate released files that implicate Donald Trump, files that the DOJ/FBI have, proves that Pamela Jo Bondi and Kash Patel are actively involved in a criminal cover-up.
Liar. Liar. Liar. Liar. Liar. Liar. 👖🔥Introducing the 50 year mortgage. JD and his ilk want Americans to believe the housing crisis is because of immigrants and not the banking industry. Stupid and dangerous. Please help see this repulsive fraudster to the nearest exit door.
“Taking houses.” So stupid.
JD Vance: "A lot of young people are saying housing is way too expensive. Why is that? Because we flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants who were taking houses that ought by right go to American citizens."
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Liar. Liar. Liar. Liar. Liar. Liar. 👖🔥Introducing the 50 year mortgage. JD and his ilk want Americans to believe the housing crisis is because of immigrants and not the banking industry. Stupid and dangerous. Please help see this repulsive fraudster to the nearest exit door.
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$50 billion Rural Health Fund sounds big—until you realize all 50 states are competing for the same pot.
That’s not equity—it’s a scramble.
Hospitals are closing. Families are losing care.
We need true equitable investment.
That's Pillar 7 of the #RuralNewDeal
thehill.com/policy/healt...
That’s not equity—it’s a scramble.
Hospitals are closing. Families are losing care.
We need true equitable investment.
That's Pillar 7 of the #RuralNewDeal
thehill.com/policy/healt...
thehill.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
$50 billion Rural Health Fund sounds big—until you realize all 50 states are competing for the same pot.
That’s not equity—it’s a scramble.
Hospitals are closing. Families are losing care.
We need true equitable investment.
That's Pillar 7 of the #RuralNewDeal
thehill.com/policy/healt...
That’s not equity—it’s a scramble.
Hospitals are closing. Families are losing care.
We need true equitable investment.
That's Pillar 7 of the #RuralNewDeal
thehill.com/policy/healt...
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Proud to partner with the New England Rural Health Association to introduce an outstanding initiative out of Massachusetts!
🌊 The Rural Effect Framework on NRHD '25
📅 **November 20, 2025 · 11:00 AM CT**
🔗 Register: bit.ly/445GTLI
#powerofrural
🌊 The Rural Effect Framework on NRHD '25
📅 **November 20, 2025 · 11:00 AM CT**
🔗 Register: bit.ly/445GTLI
#powerofrural
November 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Proud to partner with the New England Rural Health Association to introduce an outstanding initiative out of Massachusetts!
🌊 The Rural Effect Framework on NRHD '25
📅 **November 20, 2025 · 11:00 AM CT**
🔗 Register: bit.ly/445GTLI
#powerofrural
🌊 The Rural Effect Framework on NRHD '25
📅 **November 20, 2025 · 11:00 AM CT**
🔗 Register: bit.ly/445GTLI
#powerofrural