Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital Named Top 20 Rural Hospital for 11th Straight Year

Cedar City hospital recognized for excellence in quality, patient outcomes, and financial stewardship.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:25pm

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A translucent X-ray photograph showing the internal structure and equipment of a rural hospital building, conveying the clinical excellence and quality care that has earned it national recognition.An X-ray view of Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital, revealing the internal systems that enable its consistent delivery of top-tier rural healthcare.Cedar City Today

Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital has been named one of the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) for the 11th consecutive year. This makes Intermountain Cedar City the only hospital to achieve this milestone since the award's inception. The hospital was recognized for its high-quality care, positive patient outcomes, and strong financial management.

Why it matters

This award highlights Intermountain Cedar City Hospital's commitment to providing excellent, affordable healthcare to the rural communities it serves. Maintaining this level of performance for over a decade is a remarkable accomplishment, especially in the face of the challenges rural hospitals often face.

The details

Intermountain Cedar City Hospital was evaluated using the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, which assesses key areas like quality of care, patient outcomes, patient experience, affordability, and financial stewardship. The hospital's consistent top rankings demonstrate its ability to deliver exceptional, cost-effective care to its patients.

  • Intermountain Cedar City Hospital has received this award for 11 consecutive years, since the award's inception.
  • The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) announced the 2026 Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals on April 13, 2026.

The players

Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital

A rural community hospital operated by Intermountain Health, a large non-profit healthcare system in the western United States.

National Rural Health Association (NRHA)

A national organization that advocates for improved healthcare in rural communities and recognizes excellence among rural hospitals.

Chartis Center for Rural Health

A research and advisory firm that evaluates the performance of rural and critical access hospitals using publicly available data.

Jamison Robinett

President of Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital.

Jarid Gray, MD

Chief Medical Officer of Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital.

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What they’re saying

“Being named one of the nation's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals by the NRHA for the 11th consecutive time is an extraordinary honor, and to be the only hospital to achieve that milestone is deeply meaningful to our caregivers and to the community we are proud to serve.”

— Jamison Robinett, President, Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital

“This award reflects the dedication and commitment of our caregivers and providers to the care and wellbeing of Iron County and the surrounding communities. The fact that we have achieved this status for 11 consecutive years is reflective of our commitment to excellence and compassionate care that is central to our mission.”

— Jarid Gray, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital

What’s next

Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital will be honored at the NRHA's annual Rural Health Conference in June 2026.

The takeaway

Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital's consistent recognition as one of the top rural hospitals in the nation demonstrates its unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, affordable, and patient-centered care to the rural communities it serves. This achievement is a testament to the hospital's dedicated staff and its role as a vital healthcare resource for the region.