Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital

Duncan Regional Hospital named a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health

Duncan Regional Hospital today announced it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The Top 100 awards program celebrates outstanding performance annually among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®.

“Being named a 2026 Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital reflects the dedication of our entire team. Our physicians, nurses, and staff show up every day committed to exceptional care, and this recognition affirms the impact of their work. We’re proud to serve this community and remain focused on delivering the compassionate care our patients deserve,” said Jay Johnson, President/CEO, DRH Health.

“The delivery of care within rural communities is perhaps more complex today than at any point in recent memory. This year’s Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals have emerged as true leaders – committed to their mission through a powerful combination of resilience, dedication and innovation,” said Michael Topchik, Executive Director of The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “We’re delighted to recognize this year’s winners and celebrate their Top 100 status.”

Now in its 16th year, the INDEX is the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. Leveraging publicly available data, the INDEX is utilized nationwide by rural hospitals, health systems with rural affiliates, hospital associations, and state offices of rural health to measure and monitor performance across a variety of areas impacting hospital operations, quality, patient perspective, and finance.