Critical access hospitals across rural California are poised to benefit from $20 million in investments from UnitedHealthcare aimed at boosting electronic health records and other health information technology. The hospitals comprise California’s Critical Access Hospitals, which are located in remote areas of the state. The facilities have a maximum of 25 beds and are located at least 35 miles from another hospital, or 15 miles from another facility and in mountainous terrain or areas with only secondary roads according to a report at www.healthcareitnews.com.