HeathPartners recognized as a top health system in the country
IBM Watson Health annual evaluation distinguishes excellence in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency and patient experience
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – For the fifth year in a row, HealthPartners has been named a Top 15 Health System in the nation by IBM Watson Health.
The annual study from IBM Watson Health evaluates more than 300 health systems and 2,500 hospitals within those systems to determine the top performing organizations in the nation. Compared to other health systems, top performers had fewer patient deaths, fewer infections and complications, lower readmission rates, shorter length of stay, higher patient satisfaction and lower costs.
“Our commitment to providing high-quality care and great patient experiences at a more affordable cost is at the core of our mission and vision,” said Andrea Walsh, HealthPartners President and CEO. “I’m proud of our clinicians and care teams whose commitment to excellence makes recognition like this possible, and I’m grateful to our members and patients who put their trust in us each and every day.”
In addition, HealthPartners’ Methodist Hospital has been named a Top 100 hospital by IBM Watson Health. This is the sixth time Methodist has been recognized among the nation’s top performing hospitals.
“We are proud of all of the hospitals, health systems and their dedicated clinicians and staff,” said Irene Dankwa-Mullan, MD, MPH, Chief Health Equity Officer and Deputy Chief Health officer at IBM Watson Health. “These organizations demonstrate a relentless commitment to high value, patient-centered care and innovation and we applaud them for their dedication and achievements.”
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About HealthPartners
Founded in 1957, HealthPartners is the largest consumer-governed, non-profit health care organization in the nation. The organization is dedicated to improving health and well-being in partnership with members, patients and the community, and provides a full range of health care delivery and health plan services including insurance, administration and health and well-being programs. HealthPartners serves more than 1.8 million medical and dental health plan members nationwide. The care system includes more than 1,900 physicians, nine hospitals, 53 primary care clinics, 19 urgent care locations, 23 dental clinics and numerous specialty practices in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. HealthPartners also provides medical education and conducts research through HealthPartners Institute. For more information, visit healthpartners.com.
About IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® Program
The IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals Program’s annual studies result in the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list, Fortune/IBM Watson Health 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals list and IBM Watson Health 15 Top Health Systems list. Organizations do not apply or pay for this honor or pay to promote their award. Award-winning hospitals and health systems serve as a model of excellence for the industry. Visit http://www.100tophospitals.com/ for more information.
About IBM Watson Health
IBM Watson Health is a data, analytics, and technology partner for the health industry. Supported by the innovation of IBM and intelligence of Watson, we are committed to helping build smarter health ecosystems. Through the combination of our deep industry expertise in health, data and analytics, actionable insights, and reputation for security and trust, Watson Health is working together with its clients and partners to help them achieve simpler processes, better care insights, faster breakthroughs, and improved experiences for people around the world. Learn more at ibm.com/watson/health.