What I Bring To You
Over the past three decades, as a rural hospital CEO I led innovations including:
-> Financial partnership between a name-brand motor home
manufacturer, City entity and large health system
-> Risk-sharing collaborations between a rural City entity and
Critical Access Hospital
-> Shared IT and management infrastructure across an 8-
facility Critical Access Hospital network
Then, in 1999, I pivoted.
I was named leader of an Entrepreneurial Center funded by healthcare venture capitalist John Pappajohn.
Under John’s personal mentorship, I learned how to craft profitable strategies that attract top talent and earn profits.
Along the way I co-founded a senior housing company and grew it to four rural community sites.
That life-changing experience deeply informed my leadership when I returned to my rural healthcare roots.
Now I had a hypothesis:
I would connect ideas from doctors, entrepreneurs and teachers for more effective rural hospital strategy.
I applied that theory when I returned to healthcare as CEO of a Critical Access Hospital, and the results were impressive:
-> New collaborations with City entities to share financial risk
and improve the bottom line 40%+
-> Partnerships with local businesses to create new profitable services
In 2021 I pivoted again and started a rural hospital strategy consulting and education service as a Principal at the ExecHQ consulting firm.
My mission as “The Rural Zealot” is to help hospitals find their unique value, get clarity, and create more patient value.
Results so far:
-> Strategy client CEO’s score 5-star strategic planning satisfaction experience
-> Strategy client hospitals have implemented new team structures, goal cycles and learning programs based on their clear-cut strategy.
-> Employee engagement, retention and results from operations have improved double-digits.
When you’re ready to talk, text ZEALOT to 641-430-7012.
Or email me at doug.morse@exechq.com
Or visit www.ruralzealot.com
And we'll get you where you want to go.
Because that's why you got into rural healthcare in the first place.
I Learned from the Best!
I'll lead you through a proven process modeled on mentorship from John Pappajohn, one of Iowa's most successful entrepreneur philanthropists.
While serving as the Executive Director of the Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, I learned the mindset and actions needed to grow businesses from John and his associates.
Aaron, Doug and John share a laugh during the 20 Year Pappajohn Center celebration.
John cuts a ribbon while Pappajohn family members and Doug (far left) look on.
John's legendary business growth approach launched and transformed hundreds of
businesses - including healthcare - in every business climate across the U.S.
"I always believed in a positive mental attitude"
John Pappajohn
RURAL HOSPITAL BUSINESS CONSULTING
Strategy and Education to Accelerate Your Hospital and Career