Code of Federal Regulations Title 42. Public Health § 42.485.603 Rural health network

(1) At least one hospital that the State has designated or plans to designate as a CAH;  and

(2) At least one hospital that furnishes acute care services.

(1) Patient referral and transfer;

(2) The development and use of communications systems, including, where feasible, telemetry systems and systems for electronic sharing of patient data;  and

(3) The provision of emergency and nonemergency transportation among members.

(1) One hospital that is a member of the network when applicable;

(2) One QIO or equivalent entity;  or

(3) One other appropriate and qualified entity identified in the State rural health care plan.