We sat down with Robbie Hinkebein, Vice President at Select Medical, for a candid conversation on leadership, innovation, and the evolving landscape of American healthcare. With over 20 years of experience across acute care, post-acute care, and strategic operations, Robbie brings a wealth of perspective from one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and outpatient therapy centers in the U.S. In this episode, he shares how Select Medical has remained agile in a shifting market—balancing clinical excellence with operational efficiency while managing a workforce of over 50,000 employees across the country.
From fostering a values-driven culture to embracing new technologies and care delivery models, Robbie unpacks what it takes to lead at scale in today’s healthcare environment. Whether you're an executive, operator, or clinician, this episode of Taking Back Healthcare offers tactical insight on how to build systems that actually serve patients—and the teams that care for them. Tune in for a thoughtful look at how Select Medical is navigating challenges and setting the pace for healthcare transformation.
