AMH Earns Top 100 Critical Access Hospital Award

In February, Antelope Memorial Hospital was recognized as a 2024 Top 100 critical-access hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis' annual Top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation's 1,353 rural hospitals. Last fall, AMH was also the winner of Chartis' Performance Leadership Award for excellence and Rural Provider Excellence in Quality Award, reflecting AMH's status in the Top 10% in overall quality performance among Nebraska's 63 critical-access hospitals.

"We are truly honored to receive the 2024 Top 100 critical-access hospital award," said Diane Brugger, chief executive officer of Antelope Memorial Hospital. "It is based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital performance INDEX™ which is the industry's most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. It's leveraged nationwide by rural hospitals, health systems, hospital associations and state offices across the country to measure and monitor performance in a variety of areas impacting hospital operations and finance."

"This special award truly reflects our commitment to providing a continuum of health care excellence for our patients," added Brugger. "We are focused on the latest education and healthcare strategies while remaining dedicated to the patient's overall care and best interests. We consider it an honor and privilege to be a part of our patients' health care plan while being in service-to-others. "

"During an era of profound uncertainty for rural healthcare, the Top 100 rural hospitals continue to provide a unique lens through which we can identify innovation and inspiration," said Michael Topchik, national leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. "They demonstrate how to deliver high quality care to increasingly vulnerable populations."

Antelope Memorial Hospital offers medical care to approximately 8,000 area residents, located in Antelope County and surrounding areas. The population served includes all ages, ranging from newborns to the elderly. An emphasis is placed in meeting the patients' medical care needs with professionalism and compassion ‒ close-to-home. For a comprehensive list of AMH's services, go to: amhne.org.