Overview
Scott County Hospital is a non-profit, 25-bed critical access hospital in Scott City, Kansas that provides essential rural healthcare, including a 24/7 emergency department, general and orthopedic surgery, obstetrics, and specialty clinics through partnerships (oncology, neurology, urology, nephrology, podiatry, rheumatology). Its services are delivered through a full spectrum of acute and outpatient care, supported by cost-based Medicare reimbursement to improve financial stability for rural hospitals. It differentiates itself by offering a broad mix of services in a small town through community-focused governance and partnerships that extend access to specialists. The goal is to deliver respectful, compassionate care, restore health, and promote wellness for the local residents.
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What believers are saying
- Sunderland Foundation awarded the Scott Hospital Foundation a $500,000 grant in 2026.
- The hospital is advancing an expansion project, signaling capital access and local support.
- New endocrinology services and BioTE hormone therapy broaden revenue beyond core acute care.
What critics are saying
- Leadership turnover hit in 2025; CEO Mark Burnett retired, and replacement searches continue.
- Scott County Rest Home Inc. reported only $292,881 net income on $6.24 million revenue in 2024.
- Rural reimbursement dependence creates existential closure risk if Medicare rates tighten or census falls.
What makes Scott County Hospital unique
- Scott County Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital in Scott City, Kansas.
- It pairs 24/7 emergency care, surgery, obstetrics, and specialty clinics under one roof.
- In 2025, it ranked No. 1 nationally for avoiding unnecessary tests and procedures.
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