New rural hospital network helping ND’s rural hospitals survive, thrive
Kiera Thompson
Kiera Thompson
Sports Reporter · Bismarck, ND
Kiera has been immersed in sports journalism for 6 years since earning her degree from the University of North Dakota. She has a strong background in covering high school sports for various online platforms, including a stint at North Dakota Public Radio. Her dedication to youth athletics shines through in her reporting.
More from Kiera →Sports Reporter · Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM · 1 min read
A three-year-old network for collaboration between rural hospitals in North Dakota is winning accolades and giving other states a template to follow that cuts costs, improves patient outcomes and protects the hospitals’ independence.