Baraboo, Wisc. (April 25, 2024) -- SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo is being recognized again as one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA).
The NRHA announced the 20 highest-ranked rural and community hospitals in the country based on an evaluation by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. The determining factors for the top 20 rural and community hospitals were based on eight indices: inpatient market share, outpatient market share, quality, outcomes, patient perspective, costs, charge, and financial efficiency.
“SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo is honored to be named the only hospital in Wisconsin to receive a Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital ranking in 2024 by the National Rural Health Association,” shared hospital President DeAnn Thurmer. “This prestigious designation highlights our staff’s dedication to provide exceptional healthcare for Baraboo and the surrounding communities. As a rural hospital, we are proud to have served our neighbors, friends, and families for more than 100 years and will continue to evolve and grow to meet the needs of our patients and community into the future.”
This is the second time SSM Health St. Clare Hospital – Baraboo has received this honor. The hospital was also included in the 2021 Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital awards.
About NRHA
The National Rural Health Association is a national nonprofit membership organization with more than 20,000 members. The association’s mission is to provide leadership on rural health issues. NRHA membership consists of a diverse collection of individuals and organizations, all of whom share the common bond of an interest in rural health.
About The Chartis Group
The Chartis Group® (Chartis) provides comprehensive advisory services and analytics to the healthcare industry. It brings critical thinking and deep industry experience paired with cutting-edge data, analytics, and technology to deliver #NextIntelligence. With an unparalleled depth of expertise in strategic planning, performance excellence, health analytics, informatics and technology, digital and emerging technologies, clinical quality and operations, and strategic communications, Chartis helps leading academic medical centers, integrated delivery networks, children's hospitals, and healthcare service organizations achieve transformative results and build a healthier world. Chartis has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, Minneapolis, and San Francisco. For more information, visit www.chartis.com.
About SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo
SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through one of the largest integrated delivery systems in the nation.
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo is Sauk County’s largest hospital, serving the health care needs of residents in the greater Baraboo, Lake Delton and Wisconsin Dells area. The 100-bed hospital provides radiation oncology, total joint replacement, women’s health services, and other specialty care. In 2018, St. Clare Hospital was certified by the Joint Commission for diabetes education and heart failure education.
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