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Part of @TheChartisGroup, we provide advanced analytics, research and expertise that help rural hospital leaders better understand hospital performance.

Portland, ME
Joined January 2012
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Over 100 rural hospitals have closed their doors since 2005, forcing patients to drive hours for emergency care, labor and delivery services, and routine check-ups. Michael Topchik shares a deeper look into the state of rural America with @Reuters: bit.ly/416Texq
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The Chartis Center for Rural Health retweeted
High-functioning operating rooms drive patient safety, improve resource allocation, and boost revenue. Learn how clear governance and data helped Valley Health double-down on their perioperative services, building better access and efficiency: bit.ly/4srUBTj
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The Chartis Center for Rural Health retweeted
While 330 hospitals hold the CMS waiver for hospital at home, our estimates show only half have launched, and fewer have scaled. Tomorrow at #HIMSS2026, join Chartis' Tom Kiesau as he dispels myths and outlines how to build the business case and scale: bit.ly/3P1qFyE
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The Chartis Center for Rural Health retweeted
“Our hospitals and clinics are being forced to decide what services to cut, or to close their doors entirely,” says @SenCortezMasto. “That can't happen. That is why our legislation is focused on rural health." #nrha26dc #revitalizerural #ruralhealth
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On stage this afternoon with @ruralhealth talking about the deepening challenges across rural healthcare. 41% of rural hospitals in the red, 417 vulnerable to closure and care deserts continuing to expand. #ruralhealth #nrha26dc
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The Chartis Center for Rural Health retweeted
“Rural stories, more than any data point, can change minds and save lives,” says NRHA President Carrie Henning-Smith. “Our communities need us to tell Congress — tomorrow and every day — that rural health is essential." #nrha26dc #revitalizerural #ruralhealth
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We are DC today with @ruralhealth at the Policy Institute conference to discuss new research on the rural health safety net and declining access to care. #ruralhealth #nrha26dc chartis.com/insights/2026-ru…
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The Chartis Center for Rural Health retweeted
AI holds the promise of better access and affordability, but to drive lasting change, transformation must be technology-powered and human-elevated. In our 2026 Health System Outlook, we dive into the three domains redefining the industry: bit.ly/4r3FHBQ
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Happy #NationalRuralHealthDay! The perfect day to celebrate rural hospital excellence in quality, outcomes and patient perspective. Congrats to the 2025 Performance Leadership Award winners! chartis.com/top-performing-r…
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What a great session this morning celebrating the 2025 Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals with @ruralhealth in KC. Congratulations to all this year's top performers! #nrhakc25 #ruralhealth
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Honored to have the opportunity to share our expertise as part of this @ruralhealth wonderful program! #nrhakc25 #ruralhealth
NRHA Center for #RuralHealth Leadership staff discussed the impact of their certification programs for rural hospital leaders. “We can do difficult things alone or we can do difficult things together. This connects people in similar situations across the country.” #nrhakc25
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The Chartis Center for Rural Health retweeted
Congress faces a funding standoff, risking ACA premium subsidies, Medicaid, and key health programs. Without a deal, millions of Americans can expect healthcare costs to rise, access to care to decrease, and coverage to disappear. Read more. bit.ly/4pGH2hV
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We've unveiled the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals and the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals for 2025! Find out which rural hospitals have earned Top 100 status. chartis.com/top-performing-r… #rural #ruralhealth #nrha25dc
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Since 2010, 188 rural hospitals have closed or converted to a model that excludes inpatient care. Today, our data reveals that 432 rural hospitals are vulnerable to closure. #rural #ruralhealth #nrha25dc
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Thrilled to be in DC today @ruralhealth's Policy Institute Conference to share new research on the instability of the rural health safety net. 46% of rural hospitals are in the red and 432 vulnerable to closure. #ruralhealth #nrha25dc chartis.com/insights/2025-ru…
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The Chartis Center for Rural Health retweeted
“The challenge for rural facilities is almost existential. You can't have rural life without rural health,” says Sen. @RonWyden. #ruralhealth #nrha25dc
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The Chartis Center for Rural Health retweeted
For many healthcare organizations, data-driven decision making is easier said than done. But this ‘last mile’ of data utilization is crucial for achieving significant clinical, financial, and operational improvements. Learn how to bridge the last mile gap: bit.ly/40gDhDX
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The Chartis Center for Rural Health retweeted
The promise of a new healthcare ecosystem—with access and affordability for all—permeated the healthcare industry and our 2024 top insights. What’s changing, and how can organizations prepare? We navigate that answer and more in our #4 piece of 2024: bit.ly/3P2pdZs
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The Chartis Center for Rural Health retweeted
We recently celebrated our first annual firm-wide Winter Giving event. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues, enjoy a festive lunch, and contribute to our community by donating toys through the Toys for Tots program.
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Happy National Rural Health Day! We're taking time today to recognize outstanding performance among rural hospitals in quality, outcomes and patient perspective. Check out all of this year's Performance Leadership Award winners! #powerofrural #NRHD chartis.com/top-performing-r…
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