Russell Regional Hospital

What Russell Regional Hospital does

Russell Regional Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) located in Russell, Kansas, serving north central Kansas. Founded in 1942, the facility operates as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, county-owned institution governed by the Russell County Hospital Board. Its four-facility integrated campus includes the main hospital with a 24-hour physician-staffed Emergency Department, an on-campus Physicians' Clinic offering walk-in and scheduled primary care, a Specialty Clinic providing rheumatology, surgery, pain management, and plastic and reconstructive surgery, and Main Street Manor, a 21-bed long-term care facility on the hospital's third floor. The hospital also runs a swing-bed skilled nursing program for transitional care, rehabilitation services, respiratory therapy, wound care, and pain management.

The hospital's clinical technology stack centers on standard healthcare IT interoperability: a MyCareCorner patient portal for records, test results, and scheduling; the Kansas Health Information Network (KHIN) for cross-facility record exchange; a RadConnect imaging portal; and iPayXepay for online bill payment. Imaging capability includes 3D mammography offered during monthly Mammo Night events and MRI five days a week. The hospital's revenue model is primarily fee-for-service and cost-based reimbursement through Medicare's CAH program, supplemented by private insurance, self-pay, long-term care per diem rates, and a growing cash-pay Direct Access Testing program for laboratory services at reduced fees paid at time of service. Quarterly community health fairs extend the same low-fee model for preventive screenings.

Russell Regional serves the resident population of Russell County and surrounding rural communities, addressing a basic healthcare access gap inherent to rural Kansas. Customer concentration is essentially the local community across all service lines. The hospital maintains community engagement through a Patient & Family Advisory Council, an art partnership with the Russell Original Art Review (ROAR) dating to 1981, annual free sports physicals with the local health department and school districts, and a publicly disclosed price-transparency list. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, no venture or institutional capital, and no M&A activity — the institution is a stable, mission-driven rural provider rather than a growth-stage commercial enterprise.

Name

Russell Regional Hospital

Legal name

Russell Regional Hospital

Website

https://russellhospital.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Russell Regional Hospital is a 25-bed, county-owned, not-for-profit Critical Access Hospital in Russell, Kansas, providing 24-hour emergency, inpatient, outpatient, specialty, and 21-bed long-term care services to residents of north central Kansas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospital-Operated Urgent Care Centers (HLAFADAC)

Keywords

• Rural hospital services
• Critical access hospital
• Long-term care facility
• Emergency medical services
• Primary care clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Russell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Revenue from inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and specialty medical services provided to patients with and without insurance coverage
2. Long-term Care (Main Street Manor): 21-bed long-term care facility providing residential care services
3. Direct Access Testing: Cash-pay laboratory testing services with reduced fees paid at time of service; insurance not billed
4. Swing Bed Services: Skilled nursing care services for patients requiring extended recovery periods

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Russell Regional Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital operating a four-facility integrated campus (Main Campus, Physicians' Clinic, Specialty Clinic, and 21-bed Main Street Manor long-term care facility) that delivers emergency, inpatient, outpatient, primary care, specialty, surgical, radiology, laboratory, rehabilitation, wound care, and long-term care services to residents of north central Kansas. The hospital functions as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, county-owned facility providing 24-hour physician-staffed emergency care and serves as the primary healthcare access point for Russell County and surrounding communities.

Product overview

Russell Regional Hospital operates as a multi-facility healthcare system comprising four distinct care facilities: a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital (Main Campus) serving north central Kansas with 24-hour emergency and inpatient services; an on-campus Physicians' Clinic providing primary care and walk-in services; a Specialty Clinic offering rheumatology, surgery, pain management, and plastic surgery; and Main Street Manor, a 21-bed long-term care facility on the hospital's third floor. The hospital provides comprehensive medical services including emergency care, surgery, radiology with 3D mammography and MRI, laboratory services with Direct Access Testing, rehabilitation (physical, occupational, and speech therapy), wound care, respiratory therapy, and swing bed rehabilitation. The hospital is county-owned, privately managed, and operates as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Patient access to electronic health records is provided through MyCareCorner and the Kansas Health Information Network (KHIN), with radiology imaging accessible via RadConnect.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Department Services 24-hour Emergency Department with continuous physician coverage providing emergency medical care for acute conditions and trauma to patients in north central Kansas.
• Main Street Manor (Long-Term Care) 21-bed long-term residential care facility located on the third floor of the main hospital campus, providing extended care services for residents requiring skilled nursing and daily living assistance.
• Physicians' Clinic (Primary Care & Walk-In) Walk-in and scheduled primary care clinic offering family medicine services Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (closed 12-1pm) and Saturday 8am-noon, located at 200 S Main St, Building B.
• Specialty Clinic Outpatient specialty clinic providing specialty services including rheumatology, surgery, pain management, and plastic & reconstructive surgery, located at 222 South Kansas St.
• Surgery Services General surgery and surgical procedures performed at Russell Regional Hospital, including services by Dr. Jerry Popham.
• Radiology Services Medical imaging services including X-ray, MRI, 3D mammography, and CT scanning with RadConnect imaging portal access for patients and providers.
• Laboratory Services Clinical laboratory testing including Direct Access Testing for cash-pay patients without appointments, featuring profiles, chemistry, serology, hematology, and urinalysis services.
• Rehabilitation Services Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services led by Director of Rehabilitation Services Mitchell Ackerman, PT, DPT.
• Swing Bed Program Skilled nursing and rehabilitation program providing transitional care between hospital and home or long-term care for patients requiring extended recovery periods.
• Wound Care Services Specialized treatment for chronic and difficult-to-heal wounds provided as part of outpatient services at Russell Regional Hospital.
• Pain Management Pain management services provided by Dr. Jeffery Meyer for chronic pain conditions at the Specialty Clinic.
• Rheumatology Services Diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting joints, muscles, and bones provided by Dr. Stephen Ruhlman, M.D. at the Specialty Clinic.
• Respiratory Therapy Respiratory care services for patients with breathing and pulmonary conditions at Russell Regional Hospital.
• Direct Access Testing Cash-pay laboratory testing without appointments or doctor orders, available Monday through Saturday, covering profiles, chemistry, thyroid, serology, hematology, vitamins, hormones, and urinalysis at reduced costs.
• Community Health Fairs Quarterly health screening events at the Specialty Clinic offering affordable blood work and tests including general health profiles, PSA, TSH, and vitamin screenings priced from $10 to $45.
• Main Campus Hospital Services 25-bed Critical Access Hospital providing emergency, inpatient, and outpatient medical services to patients in rural north central Kansas with 24-hour physician coverage.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Russell County Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRussell County Health Department partners with Russell Regional Hospital to provide free sports physicals for Russell County students and immunization updates during the annual event. Students from USD 407, USD 399, and USD 299 school districts are eligible for the free physical examination service.
• ROAR (Russell Original Art Review)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerROAR and Russell Regional Hospital have collaborated since 1981 to provide original Kansas art pieces on display throughout the hospital facility for patients, staff, and visitors. ROAR maintains ownership of the pieces and assists with yearly inventory and placement. ROAR is one of the oldest running art shows in Kansas, starting in 1969.
• Local School Districts (USD 407, USD 399, USD 299)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool districts in Russell County partner with Russell Regional Hospital for annual free sports physicals event serving students requiring physicals for school sports and recreational activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Citizens Medical Center: 25-bed Critical Access Hospital in Colby, Kansas, providing comparable rural acute care, emergency, outpatient, and primary care services to a small northwest Kansas community. Closest peer in bed size, designation, and rural Kansas geography.
• Phillips County Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Phillipsburg, Kansas, serving a rural north-central Kansas community with a comparable mix of inpatient, outpatient, and primary care. Similar scale and CAH designation.
• Decatur Health Systems: Critical Access Hospital in Oberlin, Kansas, providing acute, emergency, clinic, and long-term care services in a small rural county. Comparable on bed size, designation, and community-hospital role.
• Rooks County Health Center: Critical Access Hospital in Plainville, Kansas, offering acute care, emergency, clinic, and long-term care services to a rural north-central Kansas county adjacent to Russell's service area. Comparable on geography, designation, and integrated LTC model.
• Norton County Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Norton, Kansas, providing acute, emergency, and clinic services to a small rural Kansas community. Comparable on bed size, CAH regulatory status, and service area profile.
• Smith County Memorial Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Smith Center, Kansas, delivering acute, emergency, clinic, and specialty services to a rural north-central Kansas community. Directly comparable on designation, scale, and geographic context.
• Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas, providing a comparable suite of acute, emergency, clinic, and long-term care services in rural western Kansas. Comparable on CAH designation and community-hospital role.
• Graham County Hospital: Small Critical Access Hospital in Hill City, Kansas, serving a similarly rural Kansas county with inpatient, emergency, clinic, and long-term care services. Direct comparability on scale, regulatory designation, and integrated service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Salina Regional Health Center: Regional health system anchored in Salina, Kansas, providing a broader specialty and tertiary service mix that draws referral volume from Russell County. Comparable as the larger regional incumbent overlapping Russell's catchment, but operating at materially greater scale.
• Hays Medical Center: Regional referral hospital in Hays, Kansas, serving as the larger tertiary destination for many of the same rural communities Russell Regional Hospital covers. Comparable on Kansas geography and overlapping patient catchment, but materially larger scale and broader specialty depth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RussellKansas
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@russellregionalhospital
• Facebookfacebook.com/RussellRegionalHospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/russell-regional-hospital

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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