How Small Rural Hospital Networks Are Leveling the Playing Field with Larger Health Systems
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Description
Describes rural hospital networks in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Ohio that have developed to preserve their independence and improve their economies of scale. Discusses how participating hospitals are expanding rural healthcare access and changing how payers recognize and reward rural providers for delivering high-quality care.
Author(s)
Sarah Klein
Date
07/2026
Organization
Commonwealth Fund
Tagged as
Healthcare business and finance
· Healthcare networks
· Hospitals
· Statistics and data
· Minnesota
· North Dakota
· Ohio