Bringing Healthcare Home with John Porter

John Porter, a 2018 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, helped shape one of the most comprehensive rural health systems in the nation. From his early career as an attorney to becoming the founding CEO of Avera Health, his leadership transformed how health care is delivered across South Dakota and beyond. In this interview, Jack Marsh talks with John Porter about the unexpected path that led him into health care leadership, the collaboration behind building Avera Health, and the values that guided his career. Watch to learn: • How John’s legal career led to a lifelong role in health care leadership • Why collaboration and shared purpose were key to building Avera Health • How integrity and openness shaped his leadership approach Read more about John Porter’s life and legacy: sdexcellence.org/John_Porter_2018