Batesville, In. — Caravan Health congratulates Tim Putnam, DHA on his election as the 2018 President-Elect of the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). Dr. Putnam, who is a Caravan Health director and co-founder, will serve as the 2019 NRHA President.
Lynn Barr, Caravan Health chief executive officer said, “We are proud to have a member of our team elected to such an important position within NRHA. We know he will have great success leading NRHA.”
Dr. Putnam has been instrumental in Caravan Health’s work developing rural hospitals into ACOs, demonstrating that rural facilities can excel in accountable care. Under Caravan Health’s ACO model, rural providers have achieved savings, improved quality of care and lowered overall costs. With over 250 hospital partners and serving more than 1 million beneficiaries, Caravan is proud of the many rural hospitals it supports.
Lisa Kilawee, Caravan Health vice president of strategic alliances and 2016 NRHA President, commented that “Dr. Putnam’s leadership over NRHA will be a boon to NRHA and its 21,000 members, and the association’s mission to provide leadership on rural health issues through advocacy, communications, education, and research. His strong leadership will benefit rural health providers and facilities facing future challenges, including the move away from a fee-for-service payment model to value-based models.”
With over 30 years of healthcare experience, Dr. Putnam is a nationally recognized rural health care leader and lifetime advocate for rural hospitals, healthcare transformation and innovation. He currently serves as President and CEO of Margaret Mary Health in Batesville, Indiana.
