The City of Ashland is notifying residents of Asante’s announcement that Ashland Community Hospital (ACH) will transition to a satellite campus of Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC) by spring 2026. As part of this change, ACH will close its inpatient hospital license and operate as an extension of RRMC. Emergency services will remain open 24/7, and key outpatient services, such as surgery, lab and imaging, will continue at the Maple Street campus. More information is available on Asante’s FAQ page.
These changes are being made by Asante, and the City is not involved in the decision-making process. However, the City understands that the community will have questions and will continue to share reliable information as it becomes available.
Affiliation Agreement and City Review
When the hospital was transferred to Asante, the City and Asante entered into an affiliation agreement requiring ACH to operate as a general hospital through 2028. If this requirement is not met, Asante agreed to pay the City $4 million.
Asante has told the City that under its plan, ACH would still be considered a general hospital because it would operate as a satellite facility under Rogue Regional’s existing hospital license, a category recognized under Oregon regulations.
No operational changes have taken effect yet. The City’s Leadership Team will continue to review the agreement and monitor the transition as more details are finalized. No decisions regarding any legal action have been made.
Ongoing Partnership
The City values its long-standing partnership with Asante and will continue to work collaboratively throughout this transition. The City remains committed to supporting the community and ensuring residents are informed. We are Better Together!
For more information, visit asante.org/faq.