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Business Wire
5 days ago
- Health
- Business Wire
Prime Healthcare Hospitals Named to Becker's '100 Great Community Hospitals' List
ONTARIO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prime Healthcare is honored to announce that six of its hospitals have been named to Becker's Healthcare's prestigious '100 Great Community Hospitals' list for 2025. This national recognition reflects Prime Healthcare's unwavering commitment to providing clinical excellence, patient safety, health equity, and expanding access to high-quality care in communities across the country. Six Prime Healthcare hospitals have been named to Becker's 2025 '100 Great Community Hospitals' list—recognizing excellence in clinical care, patient safety, and health equity. A national honor reflecting our mission to serve communities. Share The Becker's list recognizes hospitals that deliver exceptional care in communities outside metropolitan areas, playing a vital role in improving wellness and access across the nation. Hospitals were selected based on nominations and performance across trusted benchmarks from leading organizations, including U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades, CMS, The Leapfrog Group, the National Rural Health Association, and The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Here's a look at the six Prime hospitals earning a spot on this year's list: Prime Healthcare Hospitals Desert Valley Hospital (Victorville, Calif.) – Among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for clinical performance; recipient of the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award two years in a row; launched the High Desert region's first internal medicine residency program; earned five 'A' grades from the 2025–26 Lown Institute Hospitals Index. Lake Huron Medical Center (Port Huron, Mich.) – Earned the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for seven consecutive years; awarded consistent 'A' grades by The Leapfrog Group since 2018; ranked among the top five hospitals in Michigan for Social Responsibility by the Lown Institute with six 'A' grades on the 2025–26 index. Prime Healthcare Foundation Hospitals Encino Hospital Medical Center (Encino, Calif.) – Nine-year 5-star recipient for hip fracture treatment; ranked among the top 5% nationally for patient safety; earned six 'A' grades from the Lown Institute; recognized for heart failure and stroke care by the American Heart Association; top five in California for Pay Equity. Pampa Regional Medical Center (Pampa, Texas) – Honored for expanding rural healthcare access and introducing advanced diagnostics; recognized for excellence in sepsis treatment. Saint Francis Hospital (Evanston, Ill.) – Earned its third consecutive 'A' from The Leapfrog Group; received six 'A' grades from the Lown Institute, including national No. 1 ranking for Pay Equity; top five in Illinois for Patient Safety and Health Equity. Sherman Oaks Hospital (Sherman Oaks, Calif.) – Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award winner for 12 consecutive years; top 5% in the nation for patient safety; received eight 'A' grades from the Lown Institute, including top 5 in California for Value of Care; nationally recognized for wound care and stroke services. 'This recognition reflects the heart of Prime Healthcare's mission — to save hospitals, elevate care, and ensure that no community is left behind,' said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Corporate Chief Medical Officer of Prime Healthcare. 'Our hospitals were founded on the belief that every patient deserves access to exceptional care, regardless of geography or circumstance. These awards honor the incredible work of our teams who embody that vision each day, improving lives and strengthening communities across the country.' Becker's emphasizes that inclusion on the list is based on merit alone — hospitals cannot pay to be included — underscoring the significance of this national recognition. 'Community hospitals are the heart of healthcare in America,' said Kavitha Bhatia, MD, President and Chair of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. 'This recognition affirms our mission to serve with compassion and purpose. It reflects the tireless efforts of our teams who work every day to provide care with dignity, improve outcomes, and ensure patients have access to the care they deserve—close to home.' Prime Healthcare and the nonprofit Prime Healthcare Foundation operate 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states. With a mission to save hospitals, improve healthcare, and give back to communities, Prime has earned hundreds of awards for quality and patient safety, including '100 Top Hospital' rankings and national recognition for value-based care. About Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's '100 Top Hospitals' 72 times and is one of Healthgrades' most awarded health systems in the nation for patient safety. To learn more, please visit
Business Wire
30-07-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Prime Healthcare Achieves National Recognition for Exemplary Social Responsibility by Lown Institute
ONTARIO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prime Healthcare has been recognized as a national leader in hospital social responsibility, with 46 of its hospitals earning 'A' grades on the 2025-26 Lown Institute Hospitals Index. Among more than 3,500 hospitals evaluated nationwide, Prime hospitals stood out for their exceptional performance in health equity, patient outcomes and value of care—key measures that reflect a hospital's impact on the communities it serves. Recognized for health equity and patient outcomes, 46 Prime hospitals received top 'A' grades on the 2025-26 Lown Index, reflecting the system's commitment to socially responsible care. Share Eight Prime hospitals earned top ranks in their states across various domains, including health equity, patient safety and community impact: Saint Francis Hospital ranked No. 1 in the nation for Pay Equity and #1 in Illinois for Pay Equity Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital ranked No. 1 in Illinois for Health Equity East Liverpool City Hospital ranked No. 1 in Ohio for Social Responsibility and Pay Equity Garden City Hospital ranked No. 1 in Michigan for Patient Safety Landmark Medical Center ranked No. 1 in Rhode Island for Health Equity, Inclusivity and Pay Equity North Vista Hospital ranked No. 1 in Nevada for Social Responsibility, Health Equity, Community Benefit, Inclusivity and Racial Inclusivity Providence Medical Center ranked No. 1 in Kansas for Social Responsibility Saint Clare's Denville ranked No. 1 in New Jersey for Avoiding Overuse The Lown Institute Hospitals Index is an independent national ranking that evaluates hospitals on more than 50 metrics across equity, value and outcomes—factors often overlooked in traditional hospital ratings. 'Hospitals are facing unprecedented political and financial challenges,' said Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute. 'In this uncertain environment, it's more important than ever to support the socially responsible hospitals who are delivering high-quality care to all in their community.' Prime Healthcare continues to strengthen its mission to save and improve hospitals through measurable results. The system's strong showing across the Index reflects focused investments in care quality, physician leadership and a commitment to serving vulnerable and underserved populations. 'Social responsibility and health equity are not just goals—they are a reflection of our purpose as a healthcare organization,' said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Corporate Chief Medical Officer of Prime Healthcare. 'It is a profound responsibility and honor to care for our communities, and I commend our caregivers for the compassion, excellence and integrity they bring to every patient encounter.' Sixteen of the hospitals recognized this year are not-for-profit facilities supported by the Prime Healthcare Foundation, reinforcing the Foundation's mission to expand access and advance health equity in underserved communities. 'We are proud of the extraordinary physicians and staff at our Foundation hospitals who bring our mission to life each day,' said Kavitha Bhatia, MD, President and Chair of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. 'Their unwavering commitment to compassionate, high-quality care ensures that dignity, respect and equity remain central to every patient experience. This recognition is a testament to their leadership and dedication.' Four Prime Healthcare hospitals earned a spot on the prestigious Lown Institute Honor Roll, receiving straight 'A' grades across all measured categories, including Social Responsibility, Health Equity, Value of Care and Patient Outcomes: The Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility is the only ranking to combine metrics of health equity and value of care alongside patient outcomes for more than 2,700 acute care and 800 critical access hospitals nationwide, offering a holistic view of hospitals as total community partners. In the sixth annual rankings, the 2025-26 Lown Index evaluates hospitals on over 50 measures including novel metrics such as community benefit, racial inclusivity, and avoidance of overuse. Data sources include Medicare fee-for-service and Medicare Advantage claims, CMS patient safety data and hospital cost reports, and IRS 990 forms, among others. Full methodology can be found on the Lown Index website. The full list of the 46 Prime Healthcare/Prime Healthcare Foundation 2025-26 Lown Institute Hospitals Index awardees is as follows: Centinela Hospital Medical Center, Inglewood, CA; Chino Valley Medical Center; Chino, CA; Coshocton Regional Medical Center, Coshocton, OH; Dallas Medical Center, Dallas, TX; Dallas Regional Medical Center, Mesquite, TX; Desert Valley Hospital, Victorville, CA; East Liverpool City Hospital, East Liverpool, OH; Encino Hospital Medical Center, Encino, CA; Garden City Hospital, Garden City, MI; Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center, Garden Grove, CA; Harlingen Medical Center, Harlingen, TX; Huntington Beach Hospital, Huntington Beach, CA; Knapp Medical Center, Weslaco, TX; La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, La Palma, CA; Lake Huron Medical Center, Port Huron, MI; Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket, RI; Lehigh Regional Medical Center, Lehigh Acres, FL; Lower Bucks Hospital, Bristol, PA; Mercy Medical Center, Aurora, IL; Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission, TX; Monroe Hospital, Bloomington, IN; Montclair Hospital Medical Center, Montclair, CA; North Vista Hospital, North Las Vegas, NV; Paradise Valley Hospital, National City, CA; Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS; Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden AL; Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Saint Clare's Denville, Denville, NJ; Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL; Saint Joseph Hospital, Elgin, IL; Saint Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, IL; Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital, Chicago, IL; Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV; Saint Michael's Medical Center, Newark, NJ; San Dimas Community Hospital, San Dimas, CA; Shasta Regional Medical Center, Redding, CA; Sherman Oaks Hospital, Sherman Oaks, CA; Southern Regional Medical Center, Riverdale, GA; St. Francis Medical Center, Lynwood, CA; St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO; St. Mary's General Hospital, Passaic, NJ; St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee, IL; St. Mary's Medical Center, Kansas City, MO; Suburban Community Hospital, Norristown, PA; West Anaheim Medical Center, Anaheim, CA. About Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's '100 Top Hospitals' 72 times and is one of Healthgrades most awarded health systems in the nation for patient safety. To learn more, please visit
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
For the second year in a row, UCHealth recognized as one of the most socially responsible health care systems in the nation
2025-26 Lown Institute Hospitals Index recognized 11 UCHealth hospitals with top grades in health equity, value of care, community benefits and patient outcomes UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Aurora, CO, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UCHealth is proud to be named one of the nation's most socially responsible health care systems by independent think tank, Lown Institute. The 2025-26 Lown Institute Hospitals Index ranks UCHealth No. 3 nationwide according to the institute's analysis of health equity, value of care and patient outcomes. 'UCHealth's dedicated physicians, nurses and staff members work tirelessly to improve lives across Colorado by addressing health equity, providing financial assistance, and ensuring our patients have access to the very best care,' said Elizabeth B. Concordia, UCHealth president and CEO. 'The designations from the Lown Institute are a recognition of our employees' commitment to excellence.' The 2025-26 Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility combines metrics of health equity and value of care with patient outcomes, offering a holistic view of hospitals as community partners. Lown's sixth annual index included more than 2,700 hospitals and evaluates hospitals and health care systems on over 50 measures, including metrics such as community benefits, racial inclusivity, cost efficiency and patient satisfaction. UCHealth hospitals individually recognized by Lown Institute include: UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital (Fort Collins) UCHealth Greeley Hospital (Greeley) UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies (Loveland) UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital (Longmont) UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (Aurora) UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central and Memorial Hospital North (Colorado Springs) UCHealth Broomfield Hospital (Broomfield) UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center (Steamboat Springs) UCHealth Parkview Medical Center and Parkview Pueblo West Hospital (Pueblo) UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital (Highlands Ranch) UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital (Woodland Park) In fiscal year 2024, UCHealth cared for 2.7 million patients and provided more than $1.3 billion in community benefits, including $570 million in care for patients who could not afford to pay. About UCHealth UCHealth is a nationally recognized nonprofit health system that pushes the boundaries of medicine through advanced treatments and clinical trials, improving health through innovation and providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. Investing $1.3 billion in community benefits including $570 million in uncompensated care each year, UCHealth is Colorado's largest Medicaid provider and dedicated to the communities it serves. With the region's only adult academic medical center, University of Colorado Hospital on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, UCHealth includes 35,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals and hundreds of physicians across Colorado, Wyoming and western Nebraska. Attachment UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital CONTACT: Kelli Christensen UCHealth 720-848-5809
