Katie Culver, PYA, P.C., talks with Jeanna Gunville, Polsinelli PC, William Teague, VMG Health, and Anna Whites, Anna Whites Law Office, about their session “Behavioral Health Strategies for Rural Hospitals: Engaging Investor and Community Partners to Increase Access to Care and Meet the COVID-19 Challenges” from AHLA’s 2020 virtual Annual Meeting. The podcast discusses specific issues in delivery of behavioral health services in rural settings, creative and innovative affiliations that address rural care, and exceptions or safe harbors that can be used to protect relationships that address behavioral health needs. The speakers also talk about business and valuation considerations related to inpatient psychiatry services. Sponsored by PYA.