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General Acute Care Hospital Healthcare Taxonomy Code 282NR1301X
As of today, the following are the total number of Rural Acute Care Hospitals nationally, in your State, and near your location.
Select a State below to view the list by State. Additionally, you can narrow the list by city, among other options, from the Filter Panel, which you can open by clicking the vertical ellipses ⋮ in the upper right corner of the app.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Medicare
The following are the total number of Rural Acute Care Hospitals that accept Medicare in your State, the number that have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Rural Acute Care Hospitals across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Rural Acute Care Hospitals do?
Rural acute care hospitals provide a range of services, including emergency care, inpatient stays, and outpatient services such as lab testing and primary care, serving as vital health and economic hubs for their communities.
Their specific services can vary based on community needs, with some focusing more on emergency care, like the new Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) model.
In contrast, others offer more comprehensive services, such as obstetrics or critical access care.
Core services
Emergency and trauma care: Providing immediate care for serious injuries and medical conditions, and stabilizing patients for transfer when necessary.
Inpatient care: Offering a range of inpatient services for those who need to be admitted, including intensive and surgical care.
Outpatient services: Providing a variety of non-inpatient care, such as lab testing, diagnostic radiology, and primary care.
Obstetric care: Many rural hospitals provide childbirth services.
Specialized services
Swing-bed programs: Offering transitional care for patients recovering from hospitalization, often including access to rehabilitation services.
Preventive care: Providing wellness exams, screenings, and vaccinations to support the community’s overall health.
Mental health services: Some hospitals offer mental health care, including through telehealth options.
Role in the community
Support for rural industries: Ensuring a healthy workforce for rural communities that are home to important industries like agriculture and energy production.
Health and safety: Serving as the primary or sole source of healthcare for many residents, especially those in remote areas.
Economic engine: Acting as major local employers and contributing to the financial stability of their communities.