Leading a Thriving Critical Access Hospital in a Challenging Market with Joe Caristi
Leading a Thriving Critical Access Hospital in a Challenging Market with Joe Caristi  
Podcast: Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Published On: Sat Jan 31 2026
Description: In this episode, Joe Caristi, CFO of Speare Memorial Hospital, discusses strategies for sustaining and growing an independent critical access hospital amid reimbursement pressure, workforce constraints, and rising costs. He also shares insights on process improvement, AI adoption, and the importance of systems thinking and relationships in healthcare leadership.