CRMC CEO Named One of Nation’s Top Rural Hospital Leaders
CROSBY, Minn. – Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is proud to announce that CEO Amy Hart has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 list of “118 Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know.”
Rural hospitals are essential to delivering high-quality care close to home, and their leaders wear many hats to meet the needs of their communities. Despite nationwide staffing shortages and the lingering impacts of the pandemic, the CEOs recognized are expanding services, improving infrastructure, and building resilient care teams for the future.
Driving Growth at CRMC
Hart serves as CEO of CRMC, a $225 million healthcare organization employing more than 1,000 staff members and recognized nationally for delivering high-acuity care in a rural setting. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and has overseen:
- More than $100 million in construction projects
- The launch of 10 specialty service lines, including a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence
Proven Results Through Strategic Leadership
Hart’s strategic leadership has produced measurable results:
- 40% revenue growth from 2013 to 2020
- Orthopaedic length of stay reduced from 2.1 days to just 17 hours
- Innovations that improved both patient outcomes and operational efficiency
National Recognition and Community Commitment
Under Hart’s leadership, CRMC has earned multiple national accolades, including:
- Placement on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list
- Named a High-Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Hart remains deeply committed to community service. She is an active member of local boards and supports a variety of regional initiatives through her personal nonprofit, the Hart Foundation.
