Collaborative Networks - A Path to Sustainable Rural Healthcare

Rural hospitals across the nation are facing mounting challenges—rising costs, limited resources, and increasing demands for quality care. In response, organizations like Rough Rider and Headwaters have come together to form clinically integrated networks (CIN) designed to strengthen rural healthcare systems through collaboration and shared resources. This model, which aligns with national trends, leverages collective expertise to expand care access, reduce administrative burdens, and align with evolving payer models.