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Wyoming Rural Health FAQ
Data-driven answers about Wyoming's 36 hospitals, federal grants, health metrics, and access gaps.
🏥Hospital Access & Infrastructure
How many rural hospitals are in Wyoming?
Wyoming has 36 active hospitals across 23 counties, including 19 Critical Access Hospitals and 27 rural-designated facilities. Source: CMS Provider of Services.
How many hospital beds are available in Wyoming?
Wyoming's 36 hospitals collectively operate 2,362 beds. Source: CMS Provider of Services.
Which counties in Wyoming have no hospital?
Every county in Wyoming has at least one hospital. Source: CMS Provider of Services.
What is the hospital ownership breakdown in Wyoming?
Of Wyoming's 36 hospitals, 27 are not-for-profit, 1 are for-profit, and 8 are government-owned. Source: CMS Provider of Services.
💰Financial Health
What is the median operating margin for hospitals in Wyoming?
The median operating margin for Wyoming's hospitals is -11.6% as of FY2025. 15 hospitals are operating at a loss. Source: CMS Healthcare Cost Report Information System (HCRIS).
How many hospitals in Wyoming have negative operating margins?
15 of Wyoming's hospitals reported negative operating margins in FY2025, meaning their operating expenses exceeded revenue. Source: CMS HCRIS.
What is the average hospital occupancy rate in Wyoming?
The average occupancy rate across Wyoming's hospitals is 31.8% as of FY2025. Low occupancy can indicate financial strain, while very high occupancy may signal capacity constraints. Source: CMS HCRIS.
💵Grants & Programs
What federal grants are available for rural hospitals in Wyoming?
Wyoming receives 5 active HRSA grants totaling $7.6M in FY2025. Programs include Flex Program ($3.8M), Small Hospital Improvement (SHIP) ($1.5M), State Office of Rural Health ($1.4M), Rural Health Outreach ($1.0M). Source: USAspending.gov.
What is the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant (Flex) program in Wyoming?
Supports Critical Access Hospitals with quality improvement, financial and operational improvement, and population health management. In Wyoming, this program (CFDA 93.241) provides $3.8M across 1 grant. State offices of rural health apply on behalf of CAHs. Funds flow to state agencies, which distribute to eligible facilities. Source: USAspending.gov, HRSA.
What is the Small Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) program in Wyoming?
Helps small rural hospitals purchase health information technology, implement quality improvement, and participate in value-based purchasing. In Wyoming, this program (CFDA 93.301) provides $1.5M across 1 grant. Hospitals with 49 or fewer beds that are not Critical Access Hospitals. Administered through state offices of rural health. Source: USAspending.gov, HRSA.
What is the State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) program in Wyoming?
Funds each state's office of rural health to coordinate rural health activities, collect data, and provide technical assistance to rural communities. In Wyoming, this program (CFDA 93.913) provides $1.4M across 1 grant. One award per state to the designated state office of rural health. Source: USAspending.gov, HRSA.
What is the Rural Health Care Services Outreach program in Wyoming?
Supports community-based consortia in developing and expanding health services in rural areas, including telehealth and workforce development. In Wyoming, this program (CFDA 93.912) provides $1.0M across 2 grants. Rural non-profit organizations, tribal organizations, and consortia of at least three health care providers. Source: USAspending.gov, HRSA.
Who are the largest grant recipients in Wyoming?
The largest rural health grant recipients in Wyoming are: Department Of Health Wyoming ($6.6M); Unaccompanied Students Initiative ($900K); Banner Health Foundation ($100K). Source: USAspending.gov, FY2025.
🎯AHEAD & RHT Transformation
How much RHT Transformation funding did Wyoming receive?
Wyoming receives $205.0M/year under the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program (CFDA 93.798) for FY2026–2030 — approximately $1.0B over the full five-year period. The lead agency is Department of Health Wyoming. Source: USAspending.gov.
Who manages the RHT Transformation award in Wyoming?
Department of Health Wyoming is the designated lead agency managing Wyoming's $205.0M/year RHT Transformation award. The performance period runs from 2025-12-29 to 2030-10-30. Source: USAspending.gov.
What is the CMS AHEAD model and how does it affect Wyoming?
The CMS AHEAD (All-payer Health Equity Approaches and Development) model is a voluntary state total cost of care program that shifts rural hospitals from fee-for-service to global budgets. Wyoming's $205.0M/year RHT award supports the transition. Hospitals can use the AHEAD Readiness checklist at rhtcompass.com/ahead to assess preparedness.
❤️Community Health
What are the key health indicators for Wyoming's counties?
Across Wyoming's 23 counties, the average diabetes rate is 8.9%, obesity rate is 34.2%, and uninsured rate is 14.8%. There are 7.1 primary care physicians per 10,000 residents on average (2025). Source: County Health Rankings.
How vulnerable are Wyoming's communities?
Wyoming has 1 high-vulnerability counties based on CDC Social Vulnerability Index scores, with a statewide average SVI of 0.29 (on a 0-1 scale where 1 is most vulnerable). Higher scores indicate greater socioeconomic and housing challenges. Source: CDC SVI (2022).
What health professional shortages exist in Wyoming?
Wyoming has 128 Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designations: 54 in primary care, 30 in dental health, and 44 in mental health. An estimated 1,614,332 people live in underserved areas. Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce.
How many healthcare providers does Wyoming have?
Wyoming has 416 primary care physicians (71.2/100k population), 629 nurse practitioners, 353 physician assistants, and 424 dentists. Average Medicare per capita cost is $11,001 with a 14.1% readmission rate. Source: AHRF 2024-2025.
What are the key health indicators for Wyoming at the census tract level?
CDC PLACES data shows Wyoming's average county-level rates: diabetes 11.7%, obesity 34.3%, depression 21.4%, frequent mental distress 15.7%, smoking 14.7%, and high blood pressure 33.7%. These are derived from census-tract-level BRFSS estimates. Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024.
How many Federally Qualified Health Centers are in Wyoming?
Wyoming has 28 FQHC sites operated by 8 grantee organizations. 15 sites (53.6%) are in rural areas and 13 are in urban areas. FQHCs are a critical safety-net for underserved populations. Source: HRSA GIS Portal.
How many Medically Underserved Areas are in Wyoming?
Wyoming has 21 HRSA medically underserved designations: 16 Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs) and 5 Medically Underserved Populations (MUPs). The average MUA score is 63 (lower scores indicate greater need). Source: HRSA GIS Portal.
🛠️Tools & Resources
Who can help rural hospitals in Wyoming prepare for the CMS AHEAD model?
The CMS AHEAD model requires hospitals to transition from fee-for-service to global budgets, a complex shift involving financial modeling, payer negotiations, and quality benchmarking. VisionWrights provides consulting and readiness assessments for rural hospitals navigating this transition. A free AHEAD Readiness checklist is available at rhtcompass.com/ahead.
Where can I find comprehensive data on rural hospitals in Wyoming?
Federal data on Wyoming's rural hospitals is spread across CMS, HRSA, CDC, and other agencies. RHT Compass integrates 15 federal data sources into a single platform with hospital profiles, county health dashboards, financial benchmarks, and grant tracking for all 36 hospitals in Wyoming.
How can I assess my hospital's AHEAD readiness?
The free AHEAD Readiness checklist at rhtcompass.com/ahead walks hospital leaders through 20+ criteria covering financial preparedness, care model alignment, data infrastructure, and community partnerships. It takes about 10 minutes and produces an actionable readiness score.
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Interactive dashboards, AI queries, and hospital risk scoring for Wyoming's 36 hospitals.
Request a DemoData from CMS Provider of Services, CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS), County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, Community Benefit Insight, UNC Sheps Center, USAspending.gov, and HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce. Last updated: 2026-03-11.