Cullman Regional

What Cullman Regional does

Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is a 175-bed, not-for-profit acute care hospital headquartered in Cullman, Alabama, and the largest independent rural hospital in Alabama. Founded in 1939 and owned and operated by the Healthcare Authority of Cullman County, the system delivers a comprehensive continuum of care including 24/7 emergency services, urgent care, advanced surgical services (Mako robotic-arm assisted joint replacement and da Vinci robotic gynecological, urological, bariatric, and general surgery), cardiovascular care with 25+ years of program history, diagnostic imaging (128-slice CT, 3 Tesla MRI, mammography with CAD, ABUS for dense-breast screening, nuclear medicine), women's and children's services including a Level II NICU opened June 2024 and a pediatric hospitalist program, orthopedics and spine, bariatric medicine, sleep medicine, wound care with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, occupational health, and a Medicare/Medicaid-certified hospice that has operated for over 35 years. Cullman Regional Medical Group consolidates 50+ physicians across primary and specialty care, and the system operates multiple access points across the five-county service area of Blount, Cullman, Marshall, Morgan, and Winston.

The technology layer includes BrainScope for radiation-free head injury assessment deployed in the ED, the Cerner-powered patient portal for medical records and online bill pay, DocASAP online scheduling, the Better Health Now podcast, and a healthcare blog and YouTube video content for community engagement. Patients access care via the 175-bed Cullman campus, the Hartselle Health Park campus (which opened a freestanding ER in January 2025 with an on-site imaging center and an announced Surgery Center for 2026), Cullman urgent care, outpatient imaging at multiple sites, in-home hospice across five counties, and a foundation-supported giving program. Accreditation stack includes Full Joint Commission Accreditation, Chest Pain Center Accreditation, American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines recognition, Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement, Tier 1 Hospital designation from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, and American Academy of Sleep Medicine Sleep Center Accreditation.

Revenue is generated from direct healthcare services billed to commercial insurers, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay patients, with financial assistance available for patients below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level and discounted cash-pay pricing at the Urgent Care Center. Distribution is regional across North Alabama and anchored by the sole hospital position in Cullman County, with a recent geographic extension into Morgan County through Hartselle Health Park. Go-to-market is sales-led and community-driven, leveraging physician referrals, walk-in urgent care, 24/7 emergency services, employer relationships through occupational health, and digital content marketing. Leadership includes President & CEO James Clements, CMO William E. Smith MD, CNO Charna Brown, COO Lisa Courtney, and CFO Nesha Donaldson, with governance from the Healthcare Authority of Cullman County and a Board of Directors chaired by Perry Knight.

Name

Cullman Regional

Legal name

Cullman Regional Medical Center

Website

https://cullmanregional.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Cullman Regional Medical Center is a 175-bed, not-for-profit acute care hospital and the largest independent rural hospital in Alabama, serving five North Alabama counties with comprehensive services including emergency, surgical, cardiovascular, women's and children's, orthopedic, and hospice care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Imaging & Specialty Radiology Centers (PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology) (HLAFAKAB), Women’s Imaging & Breast Health Centers (HLAFAJAJ), Subacute Care Facilities (HLAFAFAE)

Keywords

• Acute care hospital
• Rural health services
• Cardiovascular care
• Robotic surgery
• Emergency medical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cullman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 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. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated from comprehensive medical services including emergency care, inpatient hospital stays, outpatient procedures, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, surgical services, and specialty care. Services covered by insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cullman Regional Medical Center is a 175-bed independent rural hospital providing comprehensive acute care services across North Alabama. Its core offerings include 24/7 emergency care, urgent care, inpatient and outpatient surgical services (including da Vinci and Mako robotic surgery), cardiovascular care, diagnostic imaging, maternity and Level II NICU services, hospice, primary care, and specialty physician services through the Cullman Regional Medical Group network of 50+ physicians.

Product overview

Cullman Regional Medical Center is a 175-bed independent rural hospital system in Cullman, Alabama, offering a comprehensive range of healthcare services through its main medical center and multiple satellite facilities. The hospital operates through distinct service lines including Emergency Department (with BrainScope head injury technology), Urgent Care, surgical services featuring Mako and da Vinci robotic surgery platforms, diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, mammography), cardiovascular services, and specialized Centers of Excellence in bariatrics and orthopedics/spine. The system includes Cullman Regional Medical Group (50+ physicians), Hartselle Health Park campus with ER and imaging, hospice services, wound care with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, sleep center, therapy services, and women/children services including a Level II NICU. Patient-facing digital services include a Cerner-powered patient portal and online scheduling via DocASAP.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Department 24/7 emergency medical treatment facility with board-certified emergency physicians, BrainScope head injury assessment technology, 128-slice CT with dose reduction, 3 Tesla MRI, and a dedicated behavioral health treatment area, serving residents of Cullman County and surrounding North Alabama communities.
• Urgent Care Center Walk-in clinic for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries open seven days a week with on-site lab and X-ray services; provides treatment for upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, headaches, minor cuts, mild orthopedic injuries, and hypertensive urgency.
• Bariatric Center of Excellence Coordinated multidisciplinary weight-loss surgery program featuring robotic-assisted minimally invasive procedures with a holistic assessment of nutrition, mental health, and body systems for patients seeking surgical weight loss solutions.
• Center of Excellence Orthopedics & Spine Comprehensive orthopedic and spine care utilizing Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery for personalized surgical plans with precision, reduced post-operative pain, and faster recovery, plus interventional pain management for minimally invasive outpatient procedures.
• Cardiovascular Services Comprehensive cardiovascular care including non-invasive procedures (echocardiogram, Doppler studies), diagnostic cardiology (cardiac catheterization, stress tests), and interventional procedures (angioplasty, stenting, pacemaker placement); treats adult congenital heart disease, A-Fib, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease.
• Diagnostic & Outpatient Imaging Advanced diagnostic imaging services including MRI, CT scan, mammography with computer-aided detection, ultrasound including Automated Breast Ultrasound System (ABUS) for dense breast screening, nuclear medicine, stereotactic breast biopsy, fluoroscopy, myelography, and bone densitometer.
• Hartselle Health Park Multi-service campus in Hartselle featuring a freestanding 24/7 Emergency Department, imaging center, and primary care serving Morgan County and surrounding communities with plans for an additional Surgery Center in 2026.
• Hospice End-of-life care certified by Medicare and Medicaid and accredited by The Joint Commission, including routine home hospice care, continuous care, inpatient hospice, chaplain services, 13-month bereavement program, and aide services for Blount, Cullman, Marshall, Morgan, and Winston counties.
• Occupational Health Occupational healthcare services for local employers and their workforce including work-related injury treatment, DOT physicals, pre-employment and return-to-work physicals, drug screen collection, breath alcohol testing, spirometry, audiology, and on-site workplace services.
• Pharmacy Full-service retail pharmacy located inside the Cullman Regional Urgent Care Center, serving discharge patients, employees, and community members with prescription filling, drug counseling, comprehensive medication reviews, immunization services, and medical supplies.
• Primary Care Comprehensive primary care services including annual wellness exams, chronic disease management (asthma, COPD, diabetes, heart failure, hypertension), minor illness and injury treatment, and routine immunizations through Internal Medicine and Family Medicine practices at multiple locations.
• Sleep Center / CPAP
• Sports Medicine Sports medicine and orthopedic treatment for athletes and active individuals, including robotic-assisted surgery for ACL tears, ligament injuries, fractures, dislocations, rotator cuff tears, bunions, hammertoes, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
• Surgical Excellence / Robotic Surgery Advanced surgical services featuring Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery for joint replacement and da Vinci Surgical System for minimally invasive procedures across general, thoracic, vascular, orthopedic, gynecological, urological, bariatric, and laparoscopic/arthroscopic surgery.
• Therapy Services Comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, aquatic therapy, hand therapy, cardiopulmonary rehab, wound care, dry needling, pelvic floor rehabilitation, lymphedema management, sports rehab, and pain rehab.
• Urology Urology care including laser lithotripsy and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for non-surgical kidney stone treatment, da Vinci robotic-assisted urologic surgery, and procedures for bladder, kidney, prostate, and testicular conditions.
• Women and Children Services Comprehensive women's and children's health including a Maternity Center with Level II NICU, pediatric hospitalist program, OB-GYN services, and gynecological surgery using da Vinci robotic technology for North Alabama families.
• Hyperbaric & Wound Care Center Advanced wound healing services including Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for diabetic wounds, osteoradionecrosis, soft tissue radionecrosis, and idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss; also provides advanced dressings, negative pressure wound therapy, bioengineered skin substitutions, and total contact cast.
• Cullman Regional Medical Group Network of over 50 physicians providing primary care and specialty care across multiple locations in Cullman and Hartselle, including internal medicine, family medicine, cardiology, OB-GYN, pediatrics, and urology.
• Patient Portal Online patient portal powered by Cerner Health allowing patients to view and download medical records, access health information, and manage healthcare interactions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nine home visits every 14 days for hospice patients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baptist Health's Cardiovascular AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Baptist Health's Cardiovascular Associates has partnered with Cullman Regional and Cullman Regional Medical Group to expand advanced cardiology care in Cullman. This partnership brings well-known high-quality cardiovascular services to North Alabama residents, enhancing cardiac care capabilities at Cullman Regional.
• Island Medical ManagementminorOthersIsland Medical Management provides emergency room physicians and physician assistants at Cullman Regional's Emergency Department.
• Birmingham Radiology GroupminorOthersBirmingham Radiology Group provides radiologists for diagnostic imaging services at Cullman Regional.
• Cunningham Pathology GroupminorOthersCunningham Pathology Group provides pathologists for laboratory services at Cullman Regional.
• LifeSouth Community Blood CentersminorOthersLifeSouth Community Blood Centers partners with Cullman Regional for blood donation services and supplies.
• Hospice of Cullman County, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospice of Cullman County, Inc. is a United Way agency that hosts fundraising events throughout the year to support Cullman Regional Hospice's ability to care for patients regardless of their ability to pay.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ardent Health Partners: Investor-owned regional hospital operator with a portfolio of mid-size acute care facilities. Closely comparable to Cullman Regional on facility scale (community hospitals), physician employment model, and service-line breadth.
• Baptist Health (Alabama): Multi-hospital Alabama system that is also a current partner of Cullman Regional through its Cardiovascular Associates. Comparable community-hospital operator with overlapping geographic reach and cardiovascular capability.
• LifePoint Health: Investor-owned operator focused on non-urban and community hospitals. Most directly comparable business model — rural/community acute care hospitals with limited specialty mix — and a relevant benchmark for capital deployment and operator economics.
• Community Health Systems: Investor-owned operator of non-urban and mid-size community hospitals, often in similar demographics to Cullman County. Closely comparable on payer mix (Medicare/Medicaid-heavy), scale (mid-size community hospital), and growth-via-physician-integration strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Ascension St. Vincent's: National Catholic health system with a Birmingham presence. Competes for tertiary referrals and share of regional surgical and cardiovascular volumes in the same broader North Alabama footprint as Cullman Regional.
• UAB Health System: Alabama's largest academic medical system based in Birmingham. Competes with Cullman Regional for complex specialty referrals (cardiology, oncology, surgery) across the same North Alabama geography.
• AdventHealth: Large non-profit health system with a footprint across the Southeast. Comparable on non-profit community-hospital operating model, integrated physician group structure, and ambulatory expansion strategy.
• Tenet Healthcare: Large investor-owned hospital company operating across the Southeast. Comparable on acute care service delivery, ambulatory expansion, and capital allocation discipline in community settings.
• HCA Healthcare: Largest investor-owned hospital operator in the U.S. Provides benchmark for hospital operating performance, technology adoption, and service-line economics at scale, with overlapping presence across the broader Southeast region.

Regional players

• Huntsville Hospital Health System: The dominant regional health system in North Alabama anchored by Huntsville Hospital. Overlaps with Cullman Regional on the North Alabama geographic catchment and competes for higher-acuity referrals that might otherwise stay at Cullman.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CullmanRegional

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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