Delta, CO (July 9, 2025) – Delta Health has been selected to participate in the first cohort of the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program, a new federal initiative designed to help rural hospitals improve their financial stability by developing or enhancing health care services.
Hospitals participating in the program — which is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy and administered by the National Rural Health Resource Center — will work closely with a team of national experts to better understand each facility’s financial and operational performance.
With funding support to help grow services and associated facility needs, this will allow us to improve our financial outlook and meet our community’s top health priorities. These experienced leaders and technical assistance professionals will assist in identifying care gaps and provide education and coaching to help customize our strategy and work together through project implementation.
“This program represents a tremendous opportunity for Delta Health to strengthen our ability to serve our community for generations to come,” said Jonathan Cohee, MHA, OT, Chief Executive Officer for Delta Health. “By working with national experts to identify and address operational opportunities, we’re not just improving our financial foundation – we’re ensuring our community has access to the quality of healthcare that they deserve.”
The program is expected to take 18-24 months to complete.
The ultimate goal of the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program — whose first cohort includes eight hospitals from seven states — is to strengthen rural health care delivery nationwide by improving hospital financial stability.
