Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital Named Top 20 Hospital in Financial Stability

The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) named Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital (AKMH) a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital in Financial Stability. This ranking is based on data compiled by iVantage Health Analytics in its Hospital Index, specifically the financial domain. AKMH was ranked in the Top 20 in the financial stability index among all critical access hospitals in the U.S. This is the second year in a row AKMH has made the Top 20.

The NRHA considers AKMH to be an exemplar of best practices in all of rural health care. The determining factors for the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) were based on 10 indices of strength including competitive strength, competitive intensity, market size and growth, population risk, cost, charge, quality, outcomes, patient perspectives and financial stability.

“Abrom Kaplan is proud of the efforts of its board, physicians and staff who have contributed to our hospital achieving this designation,” says Bryce Quebodeaux, CEO at AKMH. “Our results as a Top Hospital in Financial Stability means our community can count on us to deliver the services they need now and in the future.”

NRHA recognizes facilities designated as “Best Practices” in the categories of Quality, Patient Satisfaction (HCAHPS) and Financial Stability, as well as a Top 20 Overall CAHwinner. The overall winner is named at the awards breakfast during NRHA’s Critical Access Hospital Conference, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, in Kansas City, MO. “Best Practice” recipients and representatives will be acknowledged at the breakfast and presented with a commemorative gift.

“NRHA is committed to ensuring our members have the best information to manage their hospitals,” says Brock Slabach, NRHA membership services senior vice president. “And we’re pleased to recognize the accomplishments of these rural hospitals.”