Rachelle has over 17 years of healthcare experience focused on improving patient access to quality care. She has worked in various settings, including hospice care, the VA/military sector, inpatient acute care, and outpatient practices. Known for her effective community partnerships and impactful care management initiatives, Rachelle is committed to healthcare innovation. As a builder and convener, she engages stakeholders to drive meaningful change. With a passion for rural health, she collaborates with facilities to find sustainable solutions and improve health outcomes. Rachelle brings extensive knowledge and a unique perspective to discussions on patient access, healthcare strategy, and community engagement.

Rachelle Scarfone

Rachelle has over 17 years of healthcare experience focused on improving patient access to quality care. She has worked in various settings, including hospice care, the VA/military sector, inpatient acute […]

Rachelle has over 17 years of healthcare experience focused on improving patient access to quality care. She has worked in various settings, including hospice care, the VA/military sector, inpatient acute […]

Ken Harman RHRC Regional Liaison
Ken Harman
Regional Liaison

Ken Harman is a Regional Liaison with the Rural Health Redesign Center and the Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center for the Midwest and Western States. He brings over 30 years’ healthcare experience, with the last 20 years being a rural Critical Access Hospital CEO. He has served in Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, California, Utah and Minnesota. He graduated in 1996 from the University of Minnesota with a Master’s in Healthcare Administration and from the University of Utah in 1990 with a Bachelors of Science in Economics. He has a passion for rural healthcare and in assisting organizations and communities in sustaining and growing to take care of community needs.

Rachelle Scarfone

tom harlow
Tom Harlow
Program Director

Tom has over 43 years of healthcare experience, with 24 in executive leadership and 16 in rural settings. In his role, he provides tactical assistance to rural providers in areas such as workforce, strategic planning, and value-based care.

janice walters
Janice Walters
Executive Director

Janice has been leading the work of the RHRC since its inception. She has a background in health nance and is a highly rated rural health expert with over 20 years of relevant leadership experience. She works closely with rural health executives, state and federal partners, and other community stakeholders to ensure access to quality healthcare in maintained across the rural U.S.