SLUHN among best in the nation at serving
its patients and community, according to independent think
tank.
BETHLEHEM, Pa., June 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Luke's University Health
Network has been recognized by the Lown Institute as one of
the most socially responsible hospitals in America, receiving 'A'
grades in Equity, Value and Outcomes on the 2024-25 Lown Institute
Hospitals Index. Out of more than 3,500 hospitals measured by Lown,
only 5% achieved honor roll status, with St. Luke's ranking among
this select group of high performers.
Of 311 health care systems throughout the country, Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke's ranked #3 on
the social responsibility metric. In Pennsylvania, it was the top-ranked of 27
systems.
"This report's findings reflect St. Luke's dedication to expand
access to our Network's world-class, outcomes-driven quality care,"
said St. Luke's Vice President of Community Health Rajika Reed, PhD., MPH, MEd. "As the
Lehigh Valley's only locally
based, independent health care network, proudly caring for those in
need for over 150 years, we are fully committed to and invested in
advancing the wellbeing of our community."
Additionally, nine individual St. Luke's hospitals earned Honor
Roll status this year, with "A" grades across all of the top four
categories, Social Responsibility, Equity, Value of Care, and
Patient Outcomes:
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- St. Luke's University Hospital (Bethlehem, Allentown and Sacred Heart campuses)
- St. Luke's Anderson Campus
- St. Luke's Easton Campus
- St. Luke's Miners Campus
- St. Luke's Monroe Campus
- St. Luke's Upper Bucks Campus
- Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital
"Great care is only great if everyone can access it," said
Vikas Saini, MD, president of the
Lown Institute. "We need hospitals that are not only leaders in
clinical care, but also strong community partners—and the hospitals
at the top of our list are showing the way."
The 2024-25 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 3,500 hospitals
nationwide—offering a holistic view of hospitals as total community
partners. Lown's fifth annual 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 Lown Institute is an independent think tank advocating bold
ideas for a just and caring system for health. Learn more
at www.LownHospitalsIndex.org.
About St. Luke's
Founded in 1872, St. Luke's University Health Network is a fully
integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000
employees providing services at 15 campuses and 350+ outpatient
sites. With annual net revenue of $3.5
billion, the Network's service area includes 11 counties in
Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Dedicated to advancing medical
education, St. Luke's is the preeminent teaching hospital in
central-eastern Pennsylvania.
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SOURCE St. Luke’s University Health Network, Inc.