Montrose Regional Health earned an “A” grade from the Lown Institute for social responsibility, patient outcomes and other measures.
National ranking program finds that MRH is best in class at serving its patients and communities
MONTROSE, CO – Montrose Regional Health is being recognized for its excellent performance on social responsibility, receiving an “A” Grade on the Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility. The index is the first ranking to measure social responsibility of more than 3,600 U.S. hospitals nationwide and applies never-before-used metrics such as racial inclusivity, avoiding procedures that don’t provide additional value to the patient, and community benefit.
According to the Index, the hospital also received “A” grades in several other categories including Patient Outcomes, Cost Efficiency, Clinical Outcomes, and Value of Care. The Patient Outcomes score was exceptionally high, with the hospital ranking among the top 100 hospitals nationwide.
“We are extraordinarily proud of our caregivers,” said Jeff Mengenhausen, CEO of Montrose Regional Health. “Our hospital has a reputation for taking care of our communities with award-winning care. Receiving an A grade in these important measures is a testament to how Montrose Regional Health truly ‘Cares for you like family.”
“America needs socially responsible hospitals,” said Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute. “That’s why it’s so important to lift up these high-performing hospitals as examples for others to follow.”
The Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility utilizes more than 50 metrics to assess how well hospitals succeed at being care providers, employers, and community partners. Data sources include Medicare claims, CMS patient safety data and hospital cost reports, and IRS 990 forms, among others.
Learn more about the Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility by visiting www.LownHospitalsIndex.org.
About Montrose Regional Health (www.MontroseHealth.com)
Montrose Regional Health is a 501(c)3 nonprofit healthcare system serving Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Delta, Hinsdale and San Juan counties. The hospital is licensed for 75-beds and offers an extensive range of inpatient & outpatient health care services, including cardiology, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, laboratory, medical imaging/radiology, Mountain View Therapy, Level III Trauma Center, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, advanced respiratory & pulmonary services, and the family birthing center. The health system has a reputation for acquiring the latest technologies in healthcare, from robotic assisted surgical services to UVC-disinfection technology. Montrose Regional Health is the second-largest employer in Montrose County, with more than 700 employees and 100 providers who represent 23 medical specialties. With a tagline that reads Caring for you like family, the health system is known for its warm patient care.