UP Health System – Portage Recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health

UP Health System – Portage is pleased to announce it has been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. 

“We are thrilled to be named as one of the top rural hospitals in the country,” said Ryan Heinonen, Chief Executive Officer, UP Health System – Portage. “I am extremely proud of our staff and providers for their dedication and compassionate care they give to our patients, visitors and the community—it’s because of them that we were able to be recognized as a premier rural hospital.”

“Across the nation, top 100 rural providers continue to serve as a source of inspiration for hospital leadership teams and staff working diligently every day to improve the delivery of care within their local communities,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader of the Chartis Center for Rural Health. “The list of award winners in each category is as geographically diverse as we’ve seen in some time, which is wonderful to see. We’re thrilled to be able to honor the outstanding efforts of these top-performing rural hospitals.”

Now in its 13th year, the INDEX has established itself as the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. Leveraging publicly available data, the INDEX is trusted by rural hospitals, health systems with rural affiliates, hospital associations and state offices of rural health across the country to measure and monitor performance across a variety of areas impacting hospital operations and finance.

“Our team of healthcare professionals at UP Health System – Portage do an exceptional job delivering quality, safe, and compassionate care,” said Gar Atchison, Market President, UP Health System. “This designation reinforces their commitment to making communities healthier in Houghton County and beyond.

Top 100 Rural Hospital Resources

The list of this year’s Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals, as well as the 2023 INDEX methodology, can be found at www.ivantageindex.com/top-performing-hospitals. UP Health System – Marquette and UP Health System – Bell (Critical Access Hospital) do not qualify for this designation as they are not rural hospitals.