Clarke County Hospital announced it has been named among the 2025 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®.
“The Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals award program elevates the very best performers and helps create a roadmap for those seeking to improve financial and operational performance while continuing to care for the communities they serve,” said Michael Topchik, Executive Director of The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “This is our 15th year recognizing the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone with this year’s winners.”
The Chartis INDEX leverages publicly available data to measure hospital performance across key areas impacting operations and financial sustainability. It serves as a vital benchmarking tool for rural hospitals, health systems, hospital associations, and state offices of rural health nationwide.
“Clarke County Hospital is honored to be recognized as one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals,” said Melanie Boyd, CEO of Clarke County Hospital. “Our providers, staff, and leadership are dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. We remain committed to advancing rural healthcare and serving our community with excellence.”
The INDEX is the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. Leveraging publicly available data, the INDEX is utilized nationwide by rural hospitals, health systems with rural affiliates, hospital associations, and state offices of rural health to measure and monitor performance across a variety of areas impacting hospital operations and finance.
About Clarke County Hospital
Clarke County Hospital (CCH) is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital located in Osceola, Iowa. For over 70 years, Clarke County Hospital has provided health care services to the community and surrounding areas of Clarke County. CCH is an affiliate of UnityPoint Health.
For more information about Clarke County Hospital and its services, please contact the Communications Department at (641) 342-5487.
