Lee Health Soars to Fourth Place in Social Responsibility Ranking for Health Systems Across the US

As a leading health system, Lee Health has been recognized as the fourth-best health system in the United States for social responsibility by the Lown Institute. This ranking marks its second consecutive year in the top five nationally for its commitment to social responsibility and health equity. All acute care hospitals within the Lee Health network received top grades in various metrics, demonstrating their dedication to providing high-quality care and promoting health equity.

Specifically, Lee Memorial Hospital, which includes HealthPark Medical Center, achieved the top spot in Florida for social responsibility and was among the top five in the state for value of care and avoiding overuse of services. The Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility is a comprehensive ranking system that evaluates over 2,700 acute care and 800 critical access hospitals in the United States based on measures of health equity, value of care, and patient outcomes. This unique index considers factors such as community benefit, racial inclusivity, and the avoidance of unnecessary procedures to assess a hospital’s overall social responsibility.

Lee Health’s exceptional performance in this year’s Lown Index reflects its commitment to providing equitable care, promoting value-based services, and ensuring patient safety. The institute recognized Lee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center, Cape Coral Hospital, and Gulf Coast Medical Center with top grades in various categories, including social responsibility, patient outcomes, clinical outcomes