Rural Health
News by Topic: Healthcare networks
Oct 23, 2025 - Highlights a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in rural Minnesota successfully offering labor and delivery services in spite of nationwide department closures. Describes the challenges with offering this service in rural communities and factors contributing to this CAH's success including participating in a network and cross-training staff. Includes a state map of maternity care deserts at the county level.
Source: MPR News
Sep 19, 2025 - Announces a new network of rural hospitals in Wisconsin, allowing the participating hospitals to control costs and collaborate to improve patient care. Notes recent closures of rural hospitals in the state, mirroring a national trend.
Source: Chief Healthcare Executive
Sep 9, 2025 - Profiles the Rough Rider Network, a collaborative effort of 22 independent rural healthcare facilities known as a Clinically Integrated Network (CIN). Located in North Dakota, these facilities are working together to save money and improve care across all facilities.
Source: KFF Health News