The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network and the Indiana Rural Health Association's Statewide Rural Health Network represent the critical access hospitals in their respective states, 50 in Illinois and 35 in Indiana.  The two organizations are joining together this year for the first time to host a health information technology conference that focuses on the IT needs of the critical access hospital.  It is expected that approximately 150 individuals will attend the conference.  Yahara will be participating with an exhibit booth.