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An opportunity for rural health leaders and stakeholders to learn and collaborate on a shared vision for rural health policy.

November 19, 2025

Best Western Plus Kelly Inn St. Cloud
100 4th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
P | (320) 253-0606

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2025 Policy Summit Registration

 

SUMMIT SCHEDULE

8:30 REGISTRATION & Breakfast
9:00 Welcome to the 2025 Rural Health Policy Summit
9:30 PLENARY 1: Looking into the Future of Rural Health in MN
PRESENTER – Mayo Clinic Health System
  BREAK
10:45

PLENARY 2: "Rural Health Solutions Close to Home"
PRESENTER – Minnesota Association of County Health Plans
  LUNCH
1:00 GROUP DISCUSSION – Facilitated discussions, exploring critical questions and identifying meaningful policy & strategy for health in rural communities across the state.
2:15

PLENARY 3: Sharing Solutions that Support Rural Workforce
PANELISTS - Kelly Asche, Center for Rural Policy & Development
                       Jennifer Gearman, Medi-Sota, Inc.
                       Summer Hagy, Minnesota HOSA
3:15 PLENARY 4: "Remembering Your Why: Reigniting Inspiration in Rural Healthcare" – An inspirational sendoff featuring Thad Shunkwiler
4:00 NEXT STEPS: A 2025 Rural Health Policy Summit Report
4:30 ADJOURN

 schedule subject to change

 

REGISTRATION

$150
Includes Conference Registration, Breakfast, Lunch & Snack

 

2025 Policy Summit Registration

 

 

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Best Western Plus Kelly Inn St. Cloud
100 4th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
P | (320) 253-0606 

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$110 +tax Group Pricing
USE CODE: MN Rural Health