Twenty-eight hospitals have converted to the rural emergency designation since the law that created the designation took effect in January 2023, according to data from CMS.
Here are the hospitals that have converted to rural emergency status, by state:
Arkansas (4)
Eureka Springs Hospital
Helena Regional Medical Center
South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center (Osceola)
St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center (Pocahontas)
Georgia (2)
Blue Ridge Medical Center
Irwin County Hospital (Ocilla)
Kansas(2)
Mercy Hospital (Moundridge)
South Central Kansas Medical Center (Arkansas City)
Kentucky (1)
Crittenden Community Hospital (Marion)
Louisiana (1)
Assumption Community Hospital (Napoleonville)
Michigan (1)
Sturgis Hospital
Minnesota (1)
Mahnomen Health Center
Mississippi (5)
Alliance Healthcare System (Holly Springs)
Green County Hospital (Leakesville)
Jefferson County Hospital (Fayette)
Panola Medical Center (Batesville)
Perry County General Hospital (Richton)
Nebraska (1)
Friend Community Healthcare System
New Mexico (1)
Guadalupe County Hospital (Santa Rosa)
Oklahoma (3)
Stillwater Medical - Blackwell
Stillwater Medical - Perry
Harper County Community Hospital (Buffalo)
Tennessee (1)
Tristar Ashland City Medical Center
Texas (5)
Anson General Hospital
Crosbyton Clinic Hospital
Falls Community Hospital and Clinic (Marlin)
St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital - San Augustine
St. Mark's Medical Center (La Grange)