According to the AHA, there are over 6100 hospitals in the United States – of which approximately 1840 are designated as rural / critical access hospitals (CAH) that offer essential access to emergency services, inpatient, and outpatient care throughout the US.

For rural and critical access hospitals, the daunting task of building a successful surgery program is well documented. Over the last decade, the “surgicalist” has become a possible solution to address these concerns.