Iowa to Receive $209 Million From CMS to Strengthen Rural Health Care
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a historic $50 billion investment through the Rural Health Transformation Program, aimed at strengthening health care delivery in rural communities across all 50 states. As part of this initiative, Iowa will receive $209,040,064 in fiscal year 2026, ranking 18th in the total funding amount compared to other states for this year.
Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital Avera Recognized as State’s First Rural Emergency Hospital
The local governance board of Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland, SD, made the decision to convert from Critical Access Hospital status to Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) status in March 2025. REH is a new provider type designed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This change was effective July 1, 2025, making Landmann Jungman the first REH in the state of South Dakota.
Boone County Health Center Named as a Top Recommended Hospital
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has been named one of Nebraska’s top hospitals for patient recommendations, receiving a five-star rating based on the latest Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
CMS Awards Good Samaritan 5 Stars; St. Francis Skilled Care Receives Top Recognition
On July 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2024 and CHI Health Good Samaritan was awarded the highest achievement possible.
In Wake Of Cyberattack, Congress Asks HHS To Help End Heath Care Disruptions
Nearly 100 members of Congress have alerted the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra about the ongoing challenges patients and physicians are experiencing as a result of the Change Healthcare cyberattack.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Earns National Recognition As Top Rural And Community Hospital
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has once again been recognized as one of the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), for the seventh time since its inception eight years ago.
American Medical Association (AMA): New Prior Authorization Regulation To Benefit Patients And Physicians
“The American Medical Association (AMA) applauds Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Brooks-LaSure for heeding patients and the physician community in a final rule that makes important reforms in government-regulated health plans’ prior authorization programs for medical services
Prairie Lakes Celebrates 5-Star Rating From CMS
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) recently received and celebrated an overall five out of five-star hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on their Care Compare website.
CHI Health Good Samaritan Awarded 5 Stars By CMS
CHI Health Good Samaritan recently received the highest achievement possible from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). On July 26, CMS updated its Care Compare website with new data for Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.
Spencer Hospital Earns National Accreditation
Spencer Hospital was recently awarded accreditation by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ), a national accreditation organization sanctioned by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).