02/17/2026
York General, in York, NE today announced it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access 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®.
“We are proud to be recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health,” said Jim Ulrich, CEO of York General. “This recognition belongs to our entire team. Every day, our team works tirelessly to deliver exceptional care, support patients and families, and strengthen healthcare access for our rural communities. We are proud to serve this region and remain committed to providing high-quality care and meeting the needs of our patients with compassion and excellence.”
“The delivery of care within rural communities is perhaps more complex today than at any point in recent memory. This year’s Top 100 Critical Access 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.
