Kansas High Value Network

Kansas High Value Network — Patterson Health Center

Patterson Health Center has joined the Kansas High Value Network (KS-HVN) — a collaboration of independent Kansas hospitals working together to strengthen rural healthcare while maintaining local ownership, local leadership, and local decision-making.

What this means for you

The benefits of a network, the heart of a local hospital.

By collaborating with other independent hospitals, we can share expertise, improve access to resources, and find new ways to deliver high-quality care — without changing what makes us who we are.

Shared expertise

Learn from and collaborate with other Kansas hospitals facing the same challenges.

Local care, local decisions

Your hospital remains independently governed and community-focused. Nothing about that changes.

Access to resources

Greater access to data, technology, and support that helps us deliver better care.

What changes, what doesn't

Your care experience stays the same.

Stays the same

  • Your providers and staff
  • Local leadership and governance
  • Our mission and values
  • Your insurance coverage
  • Commitment to exceptional care

What changes

  • Behind-the-scenes collaboration
  • Access to shared expertise
  • Connection to a stronger network
  • New opportunities for local services
Your questions answered

Frequently asked questions

No. Patterson Health Center remains independently governed and locally operated. Decisions about our hospital, services, and future continue to be made by local leadership and our Board of Trustees. Joining the network allows us to collaborate with other hospitals while maintaining our independence.
No. The providers and staff you know and trust will continue caring for you right here at Patterson Health Center.
No. One of the core goals of the Kansas High Value Network is helping patients receive care locally whenever it is safe and appropriate. We want you cared for close to home — and only travel when truly specialized services are needed.
No. Joining the Kansas High Value Network does not change your health insurance coverage or benefits in any way.
Healthcare is increasingly complex and expensive — especially for rural hospitals. By partnering with other independent Kansas hospitals, we can share resources, learn from one another, and strengthen our ability to provide high-quality care locally. Joining helps us remain strong and sustainable while staying focused on the patients and communities we serve.
A clinically integrated network is a group of independent healthcare organizations that work together to improve quality, coordinate care, and manage costs — while remaining separate organizations. In simple terms, it allows hospitals like Patterson Health Center to work together where it makes sense, while continuing to serve their own communities independently.
Patterson Health Center was one of the original hospitals that helped establish the Kansas High Value Network. As a founding member, we have a voice in shaping the network's direction and future priorities — helping ensure the needs of rural communities remain at the center of every decision.
Patterson Health Center is proud to be a founding member alongside seven other independent Kansas hospitals committed to strengthening rural healthcare across the state.
  • Patterson Health Center — Harper County
  • NMC Health — Newton
  • Clara Barton Hospital — Hoisington
  • Gove County Medical Center — Quinter
  • Hays Medical Center — Hays
  • Pawnee Valley Community Hospital — Larned
  • Scott County Hospital — Scott City

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