Civica launches the Civica Rural Hospital Program, an initiative to expand access to essential generic medicines for rural and critical access hospitals in nine states. The program is designed to ensure rural hospitals have reliable, affordable access to medications that are frequently impacted by national drug shortages. Eligible hospitals in Hawaii, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming can join Civica for no cost. Civica will also waive annual purchase commitments, helping to reduce financial risk for eligible hospitals while still providing protection against shortages of critical generic drugs. The Civica team will monitor results to track hospital participation, patient impact, and program outcomes.