Chartis, a top advisory network for the healthcare industry, has announced its list. Of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals and Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals for 2026. This is to honor exceptional performances among the nation’s rural hospitals using Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX. This list of Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals has featured 16 first-time winners and 15 hospitals. Those who have achieved top honors 10 or more times. Similarly, Iowa and Kansas each had 12 hospitals on the list among the top critical access hospitals. When it comes to the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals. The list comprised 14 first-time honorees alongside 21 repeat winners, led by Michigan and Minnesota, each having seven hospitals.
“The delivery of care within rural communities is more complex today than at any point in recent memory. This year’s Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals and Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals have emerged as true leaders committed. To their mission through a powerful combination. Of resilience, dedication, and innovation,” said Michael Topchik, Executive Director of The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “We’re delighted to recognize this year’s winners and celebrate their Top 100 status.”
Measuring Excellence in Rural Healthcare Performance
It is now in its 16th year, making it the most comprehensive and objective way to evaluate rural hospital performance. It is done using public data, measuring quality, patient experience, financial, and operational efficiencies. Hospitals, systems, associations, and state offices of rural health use the INDEX as a measuring tool in improving healthcare. Chartis works with 900 organizations annually, helping them develop solutions. With healthcare providers, payers, and technology innovators to improve accessibility, affordability, and quality. These awards recognize the hospitals’ dedication to providing quality healthcare in rural America.
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