Critical Access Hospitals

(Rural 9 Independent Hospitals)
(Rural 9 Independent Hospitals)
(Rural 9 Independent Hospitals)
(Intermountain Health)
(Intermountain Health)
(Intermountain Health)
(Rural 9 Independent Hospitals)
(Intermountain Health)
(Rural 9 Independent Hospitals)
(Rural 9 Independent Hospitals)
(Rural 9 Independent Hospitals)
(Rural 9 Independent Hospitals)
(Intermountain Health)

Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) are rural hospitals designated by Medicare to ensure healthcare access in remote areas. They must have no more than 25 inpatient beds, be located at least 35 miles from other hospitals, and provide 24/7 emergency care. CAHs receive cost-based Medicare reimbursement and operate under more flexible staffing rules to maintain essential medical services in rural communities.

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Rural Hospitals

(Intermountain Health)
(Lifepoint Health)
(Intermountain Health)
(Independent / Other)
(Intermountain Health)
(Intermountain Health)
(Rural 9 Independent Hospitals)

Rural hospitals are healthcare facilities located in non-urban areas, serving communities with limited access to medical services. They typically provide essential emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care, often facing challenges like staffing shortages and financial constraints. Rural hospitals play a critical role in maintaining public health by delivering accessible healthcare and supporting local economies in rural regions.

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Links and Resources

Advocacy Agenda

Rural Utah Demographics and Health Data

Grant Opportunities

Awards

Rural 9 Network

The Utah Rural Independent Hospital Network (dba "Rural 9") was established to improve the quality and viability of rural independent hospitals in Utah. The network helps identify and prioritize shared needs related to quality and financial stability, and then implement projects to address those needs. In addition, the network provides communication and networking opportunities for nine peer groups to share common issues, solutions, and best practices.

The network includes all 9 independent, rural hospitals in the state, which serve the 7 counties in which they are located as well as 4 adjacent counties without hospitals. Eight of the network members are Critical Access Hospitals. The CEO of each hospital serves as a representative to the Network's board of directors.

Peer Groups

  • C-Suite peer group
  • CNO peer group
  • HR peer group
  • IT peer group
  • Revenue Cycle peer group
  • Radiology peer group
  • Infection Control peer group
  • OR/Surgery peer group
  • Food Service peer group

Contact

Matt McCullough, Ph.D.
Rural 9 Network Director
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(801) 807-8727

 

Rural Health Partners

American Hospital Association
Rural Health Assoc of Utah
Rural Health Assoc of Utah
Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
Utah Department of Health and Human Services
Utah Department of Health and Human Services
REDi Health
REDi Health
National Cooperative of Health Networks (NCHN)
National Cooperative of Health Networks (NCHN)
Comagine Health
Comagine Health
Utah Telehealth Network
Utah Telehealth Network
Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center
Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center
National Rural Health Assocation
National Rural Health Assocation
Western Healthcare Assoc
Western Healthcare Assoc