Rural Emergency Hospitals in Alabama
There are 3 rural emergency hospitals in Alabama in our directory. Rural emergency hospitals are a Medicare designation created in 2023 for rural facilities that keep 24-hour emergency and outpatient care but no longer admit inpatients.
Based on the hospital type in the CMS Provider of Services and Care Compare data.
Rural Emergency Hospitals in Alabama
Rural Emergency Hospitals by city in Alabama
Other hospital types in Alabama
Frequently asked questions
What is a rural emergency hospital?
Rural emergency hospitals are a Medicare designation created in 2023 for rural facilities that keep 24-hour emergency and outpatient care but no longer admit inpatients.
How many rural emergency hospitals are in Alabama?
We list 3 rural emergency hospitals in Alabama. Based on the hospital type in the CMS Provider of Services and Care Compare data.
Why might a rural emergency hospital be missing from this list?
We only list a hospital here when CMS data or another source confirms it. If you know a hospital that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
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