Whitefish hospital acknowledged for rural care

Logan Health Whitefish has been named a 2023 top 100 critical access hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

This annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX. This is the fourth consecutive year the hospital has received this award.

“This recognition reflects the dedication and commitment of our physicians, nurses and staff to delivering exceptional patient care and serving our rural communities as a Critical Access Hospital,” said Kevin Abel, President Logan Health – Whitefish. “Congratulations to our teams who work tirelessly to fulfill our mission to be the center of healing for our communities. I’m incredibly proud that Logan Health—Whitefish continues to be a national leader in patient care.”

“Across the nation, top 100 rural providers continue to serve as a source of inspiration for hospital leadership teams and staff working diligently every day to improve the delivery of care within their local communities,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, the Chartis Center for Rural Health. “The list of award winners in each category is as geographically diverse as we’ve seen in some time, which is wonderful to see. We’re thrilled to be able to honor the outstanding efforts of these top performing rural hospitals.”

Now in its 13th year, the INDEX has established itself as the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. Leveraging publicly available data, the INDEX is trusted by rural hospitals, health systems with rural affiliates, hospital associations and state offices of rural health across the country to measure and monitor performance across a variety of areas impacting hospital operations and finance.