Park City hospital recognized in top 100 rural hospitals

The exterior of Intermountain Hospital Park City. Photo: Intermountain Healthcare

UTAH—According to a national study by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, four Intermountain Health hospitals have been named among the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals for 2025.

Intermountain Cedar City Hospital, Intermountain Park City Hospital, Intermountain Bear River Valley Hospital, and Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital were recognized for their performance in providing healthcare to rural communities.

“Across the country, so many rural communities are underserved for healthcare, so having four Intermountain Health hospitals on this list demonstrates our efforts to improve health in all the areas we serve is working,” said Lori Weston, president of Intermountain Park City Hospital. “We’re proud to [continue bringing] this high level of care to everyone along the Wasatch Back.”

Intermountain Health has expanded its services in rural areas through telehealth and other innovations, allowing patients to receive specialized care without traveling long distances. Telehealth services have been particularly beneficial for cancer patients, who can consult with specialists remotely, and for emergency room physicians, who can receive expert guidance in critical situations.

Michael Topchik, executive director of The Chartis Center for Rural Health, said the recognition highlights hospitals that excel in financial and operational performance while maintaining high-quality care for their communities.

“The Top 100 award program elevates the very best performers and helps create a roadmap for those seeking to improve financial and operational performance while continuing to care for the communities they serve,” said Michael Topchik, executive director of The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “This is our 10^th year honoring the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals, and we’re thrilled to be able to celebrate these milestones with this year’s winners.”

The Chartis Center for Rural Health evaluates hospitals using publicly available data and proprietary metrics to assess their performance. The annual rankings aim to showcase hospitals that serve as models for improving healthcare in rural communities.

For the full list of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals for 2025, visit The Chartis Center for Rural Health’s website.