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.

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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:

• East Liverpool City Hospital (OH)
• Roxborough Memorial Hospital (PA)
• St. Mary’s General Hospital (NJ)
• Suburban Community Hospital (PA)

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 primehealthcare.com.

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