Responding to a U.S. senator's list of rural hospitals that would be placed at risk by federal funding cuts, on which UPMC Kane is named, officials said, "UPMC remains committed to ensuring that patients in rural communities, like those served by UPMC Kane, have access to high-quality, local care. Rural hospitals face distinct challenges, and being part of a large, integrated health system like UPMC allows them to benefit from shared resources, clinical expertise and operational support."