Based on the results of the Hospital Strength INDEX, an objective and comprehensive assessment of rural health providers from iVantage Health Analytics, the Performance Leadership Awards reflect top quartile performance among all rural hospital in the United States in either quality, outcomes or patient perspective. For the fourth year in a row, AOH is among 11 Ohio rural providers honored for overall excellence in quality. AOH is also one of 19 Ohio rural providers recognized for overall excellence in outcomes in 2019.

“We are proud to be recognized for our achievements as a performance leader in both quality and outcomes categories,” said Jennifer Kessel, CEO, AOH. “These awards honor and celebrate the exemplary care that our team provides to the communities we serve.”

“National Rural Health Day has come to symbolize not just the vital role health care providers play in rural communities, but the dedication and hard work that goes into overcoming the unique health care challenges that exist across rural America,” said Teryl Eisinger, CEO, NOSORH. “We are proud of the work that the State Offices of Rural Health, their partners and rural hospitals do to improve care across the nation.”

“Each year, National Rural Health Day serves as a terrific backdrop for celebrating the power of rural and recognizing rural providers who continue to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to delivering quality care within their communities,” said Michael Topchik, national leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “We are delighted to be recognizing these top quartile performers in partnership with NOSORH.”