About Eastern Plains Healthcare: Building Strength Through Collaboration
Together, We’re Shaping the Future of Rural Healthcare.
The Eastern Plains Healthcare Consortium (EPHC) was founded to unite independent hospitals across Colorado’s eastern plains. Our mission is to address the unique challenges rural healthcare faces, from financial pressures to resource shortages, while ensuring quality care for the communities we serve.
By collaborating, sharing resources, and advocating for supportive policies, EPHC strengthens rural hospitals and empowers them to thrive in today’s healthcare environment.
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Our Mission and Vision
Mission:
To advance rural healthcare through collaboration, resource-sharing, and advocacy for hospitals and communities across Colorado’s eastern plains.
Vision:
A future where every rural hospital has the tools, support, and resilience to provide exceptional care to their communities.
What We Aim to Achieve
Collaboration:
Facilitating resource-sharing and fostering partnerships among hospitals.
Advocacy:
Representing the needs of rural hospitals at state and national levels.
Innovation:
Introducing new strategies and solutions to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
Sustainability:
Securing funding and support to ensure long-term viability for rural healthcare.
Tackling Rural Healthcare Challenges
Rural hospitals face unique hurdles, including:
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Limited financial resources and funding.
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Workforce shortages and recruitment difficulties.
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Geographic isolation impacting patient access to care.
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Evolving healthcare regulations and reimbursement models.
EPHC works to overcome these obstacles through shared expertise, targeted initiatives, and unified advocacy efforts.
Our Impact and Achievements
Secured over $3M in funding for rural healthcare projects.
Facilitated the implementation of shared medical resources across member hospitals.
Advocated successfully for policy changes benefiting rural hospitals at the state level.
Enhanced healthcare access for over 30,000+ patients annually.
