Kirk Soileau

Kirk Soileau, CEO of Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, discusses his impactful leadership in transforming healthcare delivery. He reveals how patient encounters skyrocketed from 55,000 to 250,000 by expanding specialty services and recruiting subspecialists. Kirk details the shift towards outpatient care and investments in innovative technologies. He also addresses the unique challenges of recruiting rural specialists and the importance of advocacy in light of federal Medicaid changes. His insights on strategic planning and embracing change are particularly compelling.