LEWISBURG, W.Va. (Nov. 6, 2025) — Greenbrier Valley Medical Center (GVMC) is initiating plans to change its operational status from an acute care hospital to a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), a designation intended to bolster the facility’s financial sustainability and better align with healthcare trends.

The transition, which requires various approvals and certifications, is expected to be complete in 2026.

Like acute care facilities, Critical Access Hospitals provide essential inpatient services and 24/7 emergency rooms. However, the CAH designation caps the number of available beds at 25, with nine additional observation beds.

This designation is crucial because Critical Access Hospitals receive a higher level of reimbursement for services, which is expected to make the facility more

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