Why Rural Health Care Is America’s Next Big Breakthrough | Lynn Barr on the $50 Billion Opportunity

Send us a text “A force of nature in rural health.” In this episode of 13th & Park, Lynn Barr—health care innovator, MedPAC commissioner, and founder of Caravan Health—joins us to talk about the $50 billion opportunity that could transform health care across rural America. From her early days in community hospitals and the military to leading a nationwide movement for value-based care, Lynn shares how lived experience and bold leadership shaped her mission to rebuild America’s most underserved systems. We dive into maternal health deserts, the real stakes of health IT modernization, and why rural communities could become the future lab for national reform. Chapters: Follow Lynn Barr X: https://x.com/lynnbarrnraco LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-barr-mph/ Follow Us! X: https://x.com/13thandPark IG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park www.ballardpartners.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081 About 13th and Park: 13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more. Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs. #RuralHealthCare #LynnBarr #13thandPark #HealthCareReform #MedPAC #MauiFires #ValueBasedCare #CaravanHealth #LahainaStrong #PublicHealthLeadership #HealthEquity #Telemedicine #MaternalHealthDeserts #PolicyInnovation #PoliticalPodcast