Mr. Milanes has been in charge of the 25-bed hospital since 2016. The hospital was established in January 1972 as Edgefield County Hospital. The hospital was named a top 20 critical access hospital in best practice in quality by the National Rural Health Association for 2021 and 2022. Before joining Edgefield County Healthcare, Mr. Milanes served as CEO of Aiken (S.C.) Regional Medical Centers.
Becker's Recognition
Carlos Milaneshas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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80 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know
Rural hospitals are critical to the success of the U.S. healthcare system to expand access to care in remote areas. CEOs at the helm of these important community institutions have many responsibilities to make sure their hospitals thrive.
The executives featured on this list have put their heart and soul into ensuring their communities have access to the best healthcare services possible. While rural hospitals across the country have faced closure in recent years, these leaders have developed a model for not only surviving, but thriving.
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Rural Hospital CEOs to Know
Rural hospitals allow patients from remote areas to receive care without traveling long distances or sacrificing quality. The CEOs leading these necessary institutions take on a variety of responsibilities to ensure rural communities have access to top-tier healthcare.
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Rural Hospital CEOs to Know
Rural hospitals allow patients from remote areas to receive care without traveling long distances or sacrificing quality. The CEOs leading these necessary institutions take on a variety of responsibilities to ensure rural communities have access to top-tier healthcare.
