Appalachian Regional Healthcare represents more than just a place to practice medicine—it embodies a decades-long commitment to bringing world-class healthcare to some of America's most underserved communities. Founded in the 1960s from the Miners Memorial Hospital Association, ARH has evolved into the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky, with 14 hospitals serving over 400,000 residents across Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia.
This not-for-profit, integrated health system generates $474 million annually in payroll and benefits, making it a cornerstone of economic stability in Central Appalachia while maintaining an unwavering focus on its core mission: improving health and promoting well-being in partnership with local communities.
Your primary practice location, Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, exemplifies the system's commitment to comprehensive, award-winning care. This 358-bed acute care facility has served as a regional healthcare anchor since 1956, evolving to become a sophisticated medical center providing tertiary-level services to nine counties.
The emergency department maintains Level IV Trauma Center designation and handles an estimated 242,147 emergency visits annually across the ARH system. The hospital also holds DNV Primary Stroke Center status and houses a COC-accredited cancer center with state-of-the-art technology like the Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator and advanced Siemens CT simulator.
ARH’s commitment to clinical excellence extends far beyond infrastructure to include national recognition. Achievements include the ACEP E-QUAL Honor Roll for sepsis care and opioid harm reduction, and CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Level 8 recognition for digital adoption and cybersecurity. The system invests $6.6 million annually in IT to stay on the cutting edge.
ARH offers a stable financial foundation with $311 million in total assets, participation in multiple ACOs, and a balanced payor mix that includes 45.6% Medicaid, 10.4% Medicare, and 44.0% private insurance. The system boasts 96th percentile days sales outstanding and generates $827 million in net patient revenue, fueling strategic service expansion and physician compensation.
ARH is a teaching health system that sponsors its own Internal Medicine Residency Program in partnership with Lincoln Memorial University, fostering academic excellence and providing mentorship opportunities. With over $267,000 in research support and a UK-affiliated research network, you’ll have access to clinical trials and publication opportunities.
Working within ARH means joining a mission-driven organization where clinical excellence, community service, and career growth align to create one of the most rewarding environments for rural medicine in the nation.