Adams County Regional Medical Center announced last week its participation as a founding member of the new Ohio High Value Network (OHVN), a collaboration of 26 rural hospitals across Ohio and one in West Virginia. Together, these independent hospitals are working to strengthen healthcare in rural communities through shared clinical and business initiatives.
The foundation of OHVN is a clinically integrated network (CIN) that serves more than 2.5 million patients across 37 of Ohio’s 88 counties and 115 cities and towns. This collaboration will allow members to enhance quality of care, improve care coordination, and reduce administrative burdens, all while maintaining their independence and local focus.
Founding members of the network include Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman; Adena Health System in Chillicothe, Waverly, Greenfield, and Washington Court House; Blanchard Valley Health System in Findlay and Bluffton; Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky and Toledo; Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk; Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon; Genesis HealthCare System in Zanesville; Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis and Jackson; Henry County Hospital in Napoleon; Knox Community Hospital (Ovation) in Mount Vernon; Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton; Memorial Health System in Marietta, Ohio, and Sistersville, West Virginia; Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg; Salem Regional Medical Center in Salem; Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth; Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green; and Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster.
Despite joining forces in this new network, each hospital, including ACRMC, remains fully independent. OHVN operates much like a cooperative, allowing members to collaborate while continuing to make local decisions that best serve their individual communities.
By joining OHVN, Adams County Regional Medical Center gains access to resources and shared expertise typically available only to larger health systems. This means improved quality initiatives, better care coordination for patients who receive treatment at multiple locations, and reduced administrative tasks for clinicians, helping to alleviate burnout and retain top healthcare providers locally.
For patients, this collaboration promises a future of strengthened local healthcare. They can expect continued access to high-quality services, better-coordinated care across multiple facilities, and the potential for new, value-based insurance products that can improve quality and affordability. Most importantly, joining the network will not affect current insurance contracts — patients can continue to rely on the same coverage they have today.
ACRMC’s commitment to the community remains unchanged. Decisions about healthcare services will still be made by the local board and leaders who live and work in Adams County. With the backing of OHVN, Adams County Regional Medical Center is positioned to continue providing exceptional care for generations to come.
