St. Anthony Regional Hospital has been named a top 100 Rural and Community Hospital for the fourth year in a row. The designation is made by the Chartis Center for Rural Health through their Performance INDEX, which measures publicly available data to rate health care facilities. The metrics include: market share, quality, outcomes, patient perspective, cost, charges and financial efficiency. Chartis National Leader, Michael Topchik, says, “Despite unprecedented adversity rural providers continue to display resiliency and a steadfast commitment to their communities. Honoring the Top 100 is one of the highpoints of our year. We are delighted to recognize the exceptional performance and innovation of this year’s recipients, particularly in light of the extraordinary challenges facing America’s rural health safety net.” St. Anthony President and CEO, Ed Smith, says, “Achieving this award for the fourth year in a row exemplifies the dedication and excellent care provided by the staff here at St. Anthony. We are proud to be recognized as a regional leader in Iowa.” St. Anthony Regional Hospital was one of only three facilities in the state to receive the award and the only one in the west-central Iowa region.
