RUSSELL COUNTY HOSPITAL

What RUSSELL COUNTY HOSPITAL does

Russell County Hospital is a private, for-profit community general hospital founded in 1981 and headquartered at 153 Dowell Road, Russell Springs, Kentucky. It operates as the principal acute-care provider for Russell County and the surrounding south-central Kentucky region near Lake Cumberland, with a multi-site footprint comprising the main hospital campus (housing a 24/7 Emergency Department, Surgical Services, Long-Term Care, RCH Infusion Center, Wound Care Center, and RCH Women's Health), an outpatient rehabilitation facility at 182 Steve Drive (physical, occupational, and speech therapy), a Jamestown family medicine clinic, and a Russell Springs surgery office. Its medical staff of more than 30 providers covers 12+ specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, general surgery, anesthesia, hospitalist services, ophthalmology, pathology, and surgical assisting; two affiliated primary care clinics (Primary Care Associates of Russell County & After-Hours Clinic, and Family Practice Associates of Russell County) serve as front-door access points, including after-hours coverage from 4pm to 8pm.

The hospital's technology stack is built around the RCH MyHealth patient portal (live since 2016, with retrospective records to 2004), delivered on Meditech with mobile access via Meditech MHealth (iOS/Android); supplementary technologies include the FastHealth.AI-powered "FastHealth AI Health Intelligence Center" (a third-party knowledge-retrieval chat and search interface over a medical research library) and Persona Pay for online bill payment. The hospital generates revenue from inpatient stays, emergency visits, outpatient primary and specialty care, diagnostic imaging (including 3-D mammography, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine), laboratory, surgical services, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, wound care, infusion therapy, and long-term care; payment sources include Medicare (assignment accepted), Medicaid, most major commercial plans, and self-pay, with Financial Assistance Program, prompt-pay discounts, and charity care capped at Amounts Generally Billed. Distribution is direct, with patients accessing services via walk-in, ambulance, physician referral (including an online physician-referral form), affiliated clinic referral, or self-referral for certain outpatient services.

A non-profit fundraising affiliate, the Russell County Hospital Foundation (established November 2006), channels community donations into facility and equipment improvements. The hospital files triennial Community Health Needs Assessments required by the ACA (2013, 2016, 2019, 2023), participates in nationally recognized employee recognition programs (DAISY and BEE Awards), and conducts active physician recruitment. The firm is privately held with no disclosed parent company, public ticker, private equity, or venture backing in the available data. Operating leadership includes a Chief Medical Officer (Richard S. Miles, M.D.), Chief of Staff (Leann Dalton Cooper, D.O.), Director of Nursing (Lisa Hoover), and Assistant Director of Nursing/QRM Director (Karen Bradshaw).

Name

RUSSELL COUNTY HOSPITAL

Legal name

Russell County Hospital

Website

https://russellcohospital.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Russell County Hospital is a private rural community general hospital in Russell Springs, Kentucky, providing inpatient, emergency, outpatient, primary care, specialty, and long-term care services to residents of Russell County and surrounding south-central Kentucky areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Acute Care Hospital

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinics (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outpatient Rehabilitation & Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy Centers (HLAFABAB)

Keywords

• Community hospital services
• Emergency medical care
• Primary care clinics
• Outpatient rehabilitation therapy
• Diagnostic imaging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Russell Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hospital and Clinical Services: Russell County Hospital generates revenue through inpatient hospital services, emergency department visits, outpatient clinics (Primary Care Associates, Family Practice Associates, After-Hours Clinic), diagnostic imaging, laboratory, surgical services, cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation, wound care, infusion center, and long-term care. Revenue is collected from Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and self-pay patients, with prompt pay discounts offered.
2. Financial Assistance and Charity Care: The hospital offers financial assistance programs for uninsured and underinsured patients, including indigent care assistance for Kentucky hospital patients. Patients without insurance may qualify for charity care and discounted rates not exceeding AGB (Amount Generally Billed).
3. Patient Financial Services: Billing and collections for professional services, hospital services, and clinic services. The hospital accepts cash, check, debit, and credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express). Payment plans are available through a Financial Counselor.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Russell County Hospital is a community acute-care hospital providing inpatient, outpatient, emergency, primary care, specialty, surgical, diagnostic, and rehabilitative healthcare services to residents of Russell County and surrounding areas in south-central Kentucky. Its portfolio spans a 24/7 Emergency Department, multi-specialty primary care clinics (Primary Care Associates and Family Practice Associates with after-hours coverage), RCH Women's Health, Wound Care Center, Infusion Center, Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Diagnostic Imaging (including 3-D Mammography and Nuclear Medicine), Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy, Dietary Services, and outpatient Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy.

Product overview

Russell County Hospital is a community healthcare facility offering a comprehensive range of medical services. The hospital operates on a multi-service model with primary care clinics (Primary Care Associates and Family Practice Associates), specialized care centers (Women's Health, Wound Care, Infusion Center), diagnostic services (Laboratory, Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography), emergency and surgical services, rehabilitation therapy (physical, occupational, and speech), long-term care, and a patient portal (RCH MyHealth). The hospital also provides patient engagement tools including E-Cards and integrates with external health research platforms like FastHealth.AI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RCH MyHealth: Patient portal providing online access to personal health information including lab results, radiology reports, visit history, discharge instructions, health summary, medications, upcoming visits, online bill pay, and messaging.
• DAISY Award Program
• BEE Award Program

Products and services

• Emergency Department 24/7 emergency medical services for urgent and critical care situations, available to all community patients regardless of insurance status at the Russell Springs hospital campus.
• Primary Care Associates of RCH & After-Hours Clinic Affiliated primary care clinic offering after-hours services from 4pm to 8pm for urgent care needs outside regular office hours, serving as a primary care entry point into the hospital system.
• Family Practice Associates of RCH Family medicine practice providing comprehensive healthcare services for patients of all ages, accepting new patients and offering ongoing primary care in the Russell Springs community.
• Surgical Services General surgery and surgical consulting services provided by Surgical Consultants of Russell County Hospital (SCORCH), including coverage by Tommy Shelton, M.D. and Stephen Aitken, CRNA for inpatient and outpatient surgical needs.
• RCH Women's Health Women's health center providing mammography and other women's health services, including 3-D mammogram imaging for breast cancer screening and diagnosis.
• Wound Care Center Specialized wound care treatment center providing advanced wound management services to community patients with chronic or complex wounds.
• RCH Infusion Center Infusion therapy services for patients requiring intravenous medications or treatments, delivered with a focus on commitment, compassion, and care at the Russell Springs campus.
• Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Rehabilitation services for cardiac and pulmonary patients, supporting recovery, conditioning, and ongoing management of heart and lung conditions.
• Rehabilitation Services (Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy) Comprehensive rehabilitation services including Physical Therapy (restore movement, strength, reduce pain), Occupational Therapy (optimize upper extremity use for daily activities), and Speech Therapy (optimize speech, language, and swallowing function), available for all ages in inpatient and outpatient settings including at the 182 Steve Drive outpatient location.
• Diagnostic Imaging Comprehensive diagnostic imaging services including X-ray, CT, MRI, and other imaging modalities provided by the RCH Radiology department.
• Mammography Services 3-D mammogram imaging services for breast cancer screening and diagnosis, provided by RCH mammography nurses Nina and Misty.
• Nuclear Medicine Nuclear medicine imaging and diagnostic services supporting a range of specialized diagnostic studies.
• Laboratory Services Diagnostic laboratory testing services supporting inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and physician office testing needs.
• Respiratory Therapy Respiratory therapy services for patients with breathing and lung conditions, including acute and chronic respiratory care.
• Long Term Care Extended care and skilled nursing services for patients requiring ongoing medical care in a long-term care setting.
• Dietary Services Nutritional services and dietary counseling for inpatients and outpatients as part of clinical care.
• RCH MyHealth Patient Portal Online patient portal providing 24/7 access to personal health information including lab results, radiology reports, visit history, discharge instructions, health summaries, medications with instructions, upcoming visits, online bill pay, outstanding balances, and secure messaging with Primary Care and Surgical Associates providers. Available via Meditech MHealth mobile app.

Quantifiable outcome

• DAISY Award recognition for nursing excellence (Nichole Cundiff recognized)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RCH FoundationcoreOthers · 1 November 2006Russell County Hospital Foundation is a non-profit organization established November 2006, specifically serving to put donated funds to maximum use for the improvement of the facilities, equipment, and care provided for people in Russell County and surrounding areas. The foundation is a key mechanism for community fundraising and capital improvements.
• Lake Cumberland District Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health partner linked on Russell County Hospital's website for public health information. The Lake Cumberland District Health Department provides locations and health department services to the community. Collaborative relationship for community health initiatives.
• FastHealth CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationFastHealth Corporation provides the hospital's website platform, patient portal system (RCH MyHealth powered by Meditech), online job application system, physician referral forms, patient satisfaction surveys, e-card system, and health research integration (FastHealth.AI and rchfasthealth.com). This is the primary technology and platform partner underpinning the hospital's digital patient experience.
• The DAISY FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DAISY Foundation is partnered with Russell County Hospital to present The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at the facility. The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award is a nationally recognized nurse recognition program. This partnership enhances nursing recruitment and retention by providing meaningful recognition.
• Russell County Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRussell County Chamber of Commerce is referenced as a community partner, linking residents to local business and community resources. Supports hospital's community engagement and local referral network.
• Russell County Tourist CommissionminorOthersRussell County Tourist Commission (Lake Cumberland tourism) is referenced as a community partner, promoting the area as a destination and supporting community vitality which indirectly supports hospital's patient base.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• St. Claire HealthCare: Community health system based in Morehead, Kentucky, offering hospital, primary care, specialty, and outpatient services to rural eastern Kentucky. Comparable as a multi-site rural Kentucky community health system with similar service breadth and patient population.
• Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital: Larger regional referral hospital in Somerset, Kentucky, that captures higher-acuity cases referred from RCH and other rural Kentucky hospitals. Operates in the same geography but at significantly greater scale, serving as the regional referral center that RCH patients are directed to for advanced care.
• Ephraim McDowell Health: Regional health system anchored by Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, Kentucky, with affiliated clinics and specialty services. Comparable as a community-hospital-anchored Kentucky health system serving a similar rural/semi-rural catchment with multi-specialty services.

Direct peers

• T.J. Regional Health (T.J. Samson Community Hospital): Multi-site community hospital system based in Glasgow, Kentucky, offering a similar mix of inpatient, emergency, primary care, and specialty services to a rural south-central Kentucky population. Highly comparable in scale, service mix, and rural community hospital positioning.
• Cumberland County Hospital: Small rural community hospital in Burkesville, Kentucky, providing inpatient, emergency, and outpatient services. RCH's website lists Burkesville as one of the directional references, indicating close geographic proximity and direct comparability as a rural Kentucky community hospital.
• Clinton County Hospital: Small rural community hospital in Albany, Kentucky, providing inpatient, emergency, primary care, and outpatient services. RCH's website lists Albany as one of the directional references, indicating overlapping catchment and directly comparable rural Kentucky community hospital positioning.
• Jane Todd Crawford Hospital: Small rural critical-access hospital in Greensburg, Kentucky, providing inpatient, emergency, outpatient, primary care, and rehabilitation services to a similarly-sized rural Kentucky county. Directly comparable on scale, service scope, and rural community hospital model.
• Westlake Regional Hospital: Community hospital in Columbia, Kentucky, serving Adair County and surrounding areas. RCH's website lists Columbia as one of the directional references, indicating close geographic proximity and overlapping rural catchment. Comparable rural Kentucky community hospital with similar service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Baptist Health (Kentucky): Large multi-hospital health system operating across Kentucky with hospitals in Corbin, Lexington, Louisville, Elizabethtown, and other locations. Serves as the broader incumbent that captures patients who leave RCH's catchment for higher-acuity care, and operates competing primary care and specialty clinics in nearby markets.
• Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH): Large non-profit health system operating community hospitals and clinics across eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia. Comparable as a community-hospital-anchored rural health system, though ARH operates at significantly greater geographic scale and represents a model RCH could potentially join for capital and back-office leverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=cRrcDyVcVyc
• Facebookfacebook.com/RussellCountyHospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/russell-county-hospital

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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