Excellence is not a one-time achievement; it is a standard. For the third consecutive year, the Chartis Center for Rural Health has recognized Cox Barton County Hospital as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital, reinforcing its status as a leader in rural health care.

Only four rural hospitals in Missouri, including Cox Barton, have earned this top honor.

This national recognition, based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, highlights the hospital's outstanding patient care, quality measures, and commitment to excellence in rural medicine.

"Year after year, our team demonstrates that rural health care can be compassionate and effective as any other location in the country," says Andrea McKay, president of Cox Barton County Hospital. "Being named a Top 100 Rural Hospital for the third consecutive year reaffirms our commitment to providing personalized care to every patient, every time."

To determine the 2025 list, Chartis used the Chartis Rural Hospital Strength INDEX®, which assesses performance in inpatient market share, outpatient market share, quality, outcomes, patient perspective, cost, charge, and finance.

"Cox Barton County Hospital continues to elevate its standards by investing in advanced technology, expanding its services, and prioritizing patient-centered care," says McKay. "To be recognized once again highlights that the hospital is not only meeting expectations but consistently exceeding them."

To learn more about Cox Barton County Hospital and discover why it is consistently ranked among the nation's best, please visit our page here on coxhealth.com or follow us on Facebook.

Cox Barton County Hospital earns 2025 Top 100 Rural Hospital honor for third straight year