About Us
In 1993, the State of Florida passed enabling legislation authorizing the creation of rural health networks. HRHN is a not-for- profit entity that was incorporated in that same year, and in July 1995, became the first rural health network in Florida to be certified by the State of Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration. Today it is the largest of nine state networks and covers an area of 4,780 square miles. Our governing body is a 12-member Board of Directors representing rural and urban hospitals, public health departments, local governments, consumers, Emergency Medical Services, Area Health Education Center, and Community Health Centers. HRHN serves a five county area including Highlands, DeSoto, Hardee, and the rural portions of Charlotte, and Polk Counties.
