About The Practice Society
The Practice Society is a professional consulting partner and community for rural hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) committed to strengthening and growing their organizations. We provide practical, hands-on resources—from operational best practices and compliance guidance to financial strategies and service line development—tailored to the unique challenges of rural healthcare.
Beyond consulting, we foster a trusted network of rural healthcare leaders, offering collaboration, shared insights, and access to cost-saving solutions. Whether you are launching a new clinic, stabilizing a hospital, or optimizing existing operations, The Practice Society equips rural healthcare organizations with the expertise, connections, and support needed to thrive while maintaining independence and mission-driven care.
Experience
Dr. Rodney Johnson is a transformational healthcare executive who delivers measurable results in complex healthcare environments. With over a decade of progressive leadership experience, he has consistently driven operational excellence, achieving millions in cost savings while simultaneously elevating clinical quality, patient satisfaction, and organizational performance. His expertise encompasses strategic planning, financial management, and building high-performing teams that exceed industry benchmarks. As a proven leader in healthcare operations, Dr. Johnson excels at transforming organizations through data-driven decision making and innovative care delivery models. He has successfully led multi-site operations, optimized value-based care programs, and implemented strategic initiatives that have generated substantial organizational growth.
His approach combines rigorous financial acumen with unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, ensuring sustainable results while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional ability to navigate complex healthcare regulations, strengthen physician and community partnerships, and create cultures of excellence that position organizations for long-term success. Dr. Johnson holds a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from Oklahoma State University and a Master's in Strategic Leadership from LeTourneau University. As an ACHE member, he brings comprehensive expertise in change management, healthcare technology integration, and operational transformation. His leadership philosophy centers on translating vision into action, empowering teams to achieve their full potential, and creating sustainable value that benefits patients, providers, and communities alike.
Education
Dr. Rodney Johnson holds a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from Oklahoma State University, where he developed advanced expertise in healthcare systems management, strategic leadership, and organizational transformation. His doctoral work positioned him at the forefront of contemporary healthcare challenges, equipping him with the analytical frameworks and leadership competencies essential for driving excellence in today's complex healthcare landscape.
Prior to his doctoral studies, Dr. Johnson earned a Master of Strategic Leadership from LeTourneau University, further refining his ability to lead organizational change and execute strategic initiatives. His educational foundation also includes a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management from LeTourneau University, which provided him with unique insights into operational efficiency, safety protocols, and systems management that translate effectively into healthcare operations.
Dr. Johnson is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), demonstrating his ongoing commitment to professional excellence and staying at the cutting edge of healthcare administration best practices. His educational journey reflects a deliberate pursuit of knowledge that combines strategic thinking, operational expertise, and leadership development, creating a comprehensive skill set that drives meaningful results in healthcare organizations.
Meet Our Team
dr. Rodney johnson
Healthcare Consultant
Dr. Rodney Johnson understands that rural healthcare isn't just about medicine—it's about community. As a healthcare executive with deep roots in serving communities where access to quality care matters most, Dr. Johnson has dedicated his career to strengthening the hospitals and clinics that rural families depend on every day.
Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer of high-volume medical clinics, Dr. Johnson knows firsthand the unique challenges rural providers face: limited resources, staffing shortages, and the constant pressure to do more with less. His approach is different. He doesn't bring cookie-cutter solutions from big city hospitals. Instead, he works alongside rural teams to build practical systems that actually work in small-town settings—systems that keep doors open, providers supported, and patients cared for with dignity.
With a Doctor of Health Administration (DHA), Dr. Johnson combines academic rigor with real-world experience. But what truly sets him apart is his commitment to the people behind the statistics. He believes every community deserves healthcare leadership that understands their values, respects their providers, and fights for their patients.
As founder of The Practice Society, Dr. Johnson extends that same commitment to independent providers who want to serve their communities but need guidance navigating the complexities of running a practice. He offers turnkey solutions that empower rural physicians and clinicians to build sustainable practices without losing sight of why they became healthcare providers in the first place—to care for their neighbors.
Whether transforming struggling hospitals and clinics into thriving centers of care or helping new providers plant roots in underserved areas, Dr. Johnson brings both expertise and heart to rural healthcare. He's not just passing through—he's invested in the long-term health and vitality of the communities he serves.
