PCH Designated a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital

Phillips County Hospital and Family Health Clinic in Malta Montana today announced it has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™.

"To receive this award from a prestige organization, such as The Chartis Center for Rural Health speaks loads to what Phillips County Hospital and Family Health Clinic had set out in our vision as being a 'Leader in Health Care' so long ago. We are grateful for our community support and look forward to maintaining the best health care for Phillips County and the families that visit," exclaimed Andrew Riggin CEO.

“Despite unprecedented adversity, rural providers continue to display resiliency and a steadfast commitment to their communities,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “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.”

Over the course of the last 12 years, the INDEX has established itself as the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. Leveraging publicly available data, the INDEX is trusted by rural hospitals, health systems with rural footprints, hospital associations and state offices of rural health across the country to measure and monitor performance across a variety of areas impacting hospital operations and finance.