ORRVILLE, Ohio (Oct. 9, 2018) – Aultman Orrville Hospital was named to the list of “66 critical access hospitals to know” by Becker’s Hospital Review, a leading source of business and legal information for the health care industry.
“Aultman Orrville Hospital is excited to make the list for the second year in a row,” said Jennifer Kessel, president and CEO at AOH. “I want to offer my thanks to the many people whose work drives excellence and improves the lives of our patients. I am truly grateful for the talents, skills and compassion they give to each of our patients and their families every day.”
A critical-access hospital is a designation given to eligible rural hospitals by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The 66 critical access hospitals on Becker’s list are selected by Becker’s editors. Criteria include awards and rankings from respected organizations including Medicare star ratings and the National Rural Health Association. The team also considered the hospital’s community impact and reputation for innovation.