Nineteen Critical-Access Hospitals Band Together to Launch Nebraska High Value Network

The Nebraska High Value Network (NHVN) is announcing its launch with 19 critical-access hospitals across the state, working together to strengthen healthcare in rural communities. Through the network, the hospitals will collaborate on clinical and business initiatives that enhance care, control costs, and support value-based care arrangements with insurers.

The Nebraska High Value Network seeks to provide the benefits of size and shared resources to member hospitals while they retain the ability to tailor decisions about healthcare in their communities to the needs of their local patients and providers. The network is in discussions with other rural hospitals in Nebraska interested in joining as members and expects to grow.

The cornerstone of the NHVN is a clinically integrated network (CIN) caring for nearly 300,000 patients at 19 member hospitals. NHVN will establish a Clinical Integration Committee, with a physician from each member hospital, to lead efforts to enhance quality and care coordination, and reduce administrative burdens for medical providers through the CIN.

Members of the Nebraska High Value Network will also work together on measures to lower the cost of purchasing equipment and services. The hospital members can choose which of these collaborations to participate in. The network also will establish a committee of operational leaders to share best practices and discuss their challenges.

The Nebraska High Value Network brings together 19 critical-access hospitals dedicated to working together to serve the healthcare needs of their communities while remaining independent. To learn more, visit their website at nehvn.org.