Rural health network development planning grant program - applicant organization information: hutchinson regional medical center

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc. received a $100,000 Rural Health Network Development Planning Grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under the Rural Healthcare Services Programs (CFDA 93.912), effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The award funds the development of the South-Central Kansas Medically Integrated Health Network, a collaborative healthcare network designed to serve Reno County, Kansas—a fully rural area designated as both a Health Professional Shortage Area and Medically Underserved Community. The planning grant will support the establishment of an integrated healthcare network structure and governance framework to enable collaborating healthcare providers and facilities to achieve operational efficiencies, expand access to basic health care services, improve care quality and health outcomes, and strengthen the overall rural health care system.

The project, led by Dave Johnston (Chief, Reno County EMS), will leverage existing providers, facilities, and partnerships to maximize rural resources with specific focus on serving the underserved population. Planning activities will include developing equitable systems, workflows, and strategies for long-term sustainability and comprehensive health care access across the region. The network will emphasize resource management and care coordination to address critical healthcare delivery challenges within the rural South-Central Kansas community.

County government - hospital. 1701 e 23RD AVE hutchinson, KS 67502. Https://WWW.hutchregional.COM/ designated network direct dave johnston, chief, reno county EMS, (620)-665-2121