Valley View, an independent, not-for-profit health system based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, is pleased to announce it has once again been named among the 2025 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. In addition, Valley View has also been recognized as a Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), based on the evaluation by Chartis.
Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®. This 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 and finance.
The NRHA has named the 20 highest-ranked prospective payment system hospitals in the country based on an evaluation by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. The determining factors for the top 20 rural and community hospitals are based on eight indices: inpatient market share, outpatient market share, quality, outcomes, patient perspective, cost, charge and finance.
“Valley View is proud of the efforts of its physicians and staff, whose dedication has made this achievement possible,” said Brian Murphy, MD, CEO of Valley View. “The recognition as a top rural and community hospital further reflects our commitment to providing a patient-centric approach guided by values such as safety, quality and community.”
Valley View also received the prestigious honor of Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health in 2021. Additionally, Chartis recognized Valley View in the 2024 Performance Leadership Awards for top-quartile performance among rural hospitals in the outcomes category.
For more information about Valley View, please visit www.vvh.org/.
About Valley View
Valley View is an independent, not-for-profit health system based in Glenwood Springs, Colo. Founded in 1955 with community funding, Valley View has evolved to serve the health care needs of the Western Slope region. In addition to its 78-bed hospital in Glenwood Springs, Valley View includes an integrated system of specialty centers and physician practices in locations throughout Garfield, Pitkin, Eagle and Mesa counties. Specialty cardiovascular care, including open heart surgery, comprehensive cancer care, spine care and orthopedic care, enables patients to stay close to home for key health care needs. A network of primary care practices supports optimal health for all patients from newborns to the aging. In 2024, Valley View earned a coveted five-star rating for overall hospital quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). “PeopleCare. That’s Valley View.” www.vvh.org.
About Chartis
Chartis is a comprehensive health care advisory firm dedicated to helping clients build a healthier world. We work across the health care continuum with more than 900 clients annually, including providers, payers, health services organizations, technology and retail companies, and investors. Through times of change, challenge, and opportunity, we advise the industry on how to navigate disruption, pursue growth, achieve financial sustainability, unleash technology, improve care models and operations, enhance clinical quality and safety, and advance health equity. The teams we convene bring deep industry expertise and industry leading innovation, enabling clients to achieve transformational results and create positive societal impact. For more information, visit www.chartis.com.
About NRHA
NRHA is a nonprofit organization working to improve the health and well-being of rural Americans and provide leadership on rural health issues through advocacy, communications, education, and research. NRHA’s membership consists of diverse individuals and organizations, all of whom share the common bond of an interest in rural health.
