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6 days ago
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's America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2025
ONTARIO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prime Healthcare has been recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This recognition reflects Prime's continued commitment to supporting employees and fostering a workplace culture grounded in compassion, accountability and service to others. The ranking is based on more than 400,000 employee interviews and over 4.9 million company reviews nationwide. Prime Healthcare has been named one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek, recognizing its commitment to employee well-being, inclusion, and a workplace culture built on compassion, accountability, and service to others. Share Newsweek 's annual ranking commends companies that demonstrate a clear commitment to employee engagement and satisfaction. 'In the healthcare industry especially, organizations that invest in employee well-being are better positioned to meet the needs of their communities,' Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief of Newsweek said. 'This year's honorees represent workplaces where employees feel supported, heard and valued.' Prime Healthcare operates 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations across 14 states, serving more than 2.5 million patients annually. As one of the nation's leading health systems, Prime is recognized for its focus on clinical quality, patient safety, health equity and community-based care, reflecting its mission to save and improve hospitals through measurable results. In addition to its national and healthcare recognitions, Prime Healthcare was also honored by Newsweek in several key categories in 2025, including: Inclusion & Diversity Women Mental Wellbeing Black Americans Parents & Families These distinctions highlight Prime's efforts to create an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued and supported. 'At Prime, we believe great healthcare begins at the local level, and that the strength of our workforce plays a direct role in delivering quality, compassionate care,' said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer of Prime Healthcare. 'This recognition affirms our focus on cultivating a supportive environment for all employees, including our nurses, physicians and frontline staff.' Prime's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is part of a broader effort to improve the well-being of employees and the communities it serves. The organization's approach to addressing social determinants of health has been recognized by The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum for advancing health outcomes through systemwide collaboration. In 2025, Prime Healthcare hospitals earned more than 150 clinical quality awards from Healthgrades, including more Patient Safety Excellence Awards than any other health system for the eighth consecutive year. Prime hospitals have also been named among Premier's '100 Top Hospitals' 72 times and recognized by the Lown Institute for achievements in health equity, patient outcomes and value of care. 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 it is one of Healthgrades' most awarded health systems in the nation for patient safety. To learn more, please visit
Associated Press
01-03-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Prime Healthcare Completes Historic Acquisition of Ascension Hospitals and Care Sites in Illinois
Prime Healthcare announced today that it has successfully completed the historic acquisition of eight Ascension Illinois hospitals, four senior living and post-acute care facilities, and physician practices, signaling a new era of service excellence and award-winning healthcare in the Greater Chicago area. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Resurrection Medical Center (Chicago) - Prime Healthcare Completes Historic Acquisition of Ascension Hospitals and Care Sites in Illinois (Photo: Business Wire) After an extensive review process, the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board voted unanimously to approve the acquisition and the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Vatican granted endorsement. Throughout each evaluation phase, Prime Healthcare's decades-long mission of saving, improving and investing in community hospitals, and its tradition of ensuring health equity and social responsibility have been consistently recognized. 'Prime Healthcare is honored to welcome these hospitals into our award-winning system, building upon our legacy of transforming healthcare and preserving access to life-saving services,' said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer of Prime Healthcare. 'For nearly two decades, we have uniquely revitalized hospitals, ensuring they not only survive but thrive—delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that communities can trust. This milestone is a testament to the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and staff, whose unwavering commitment makes our mission possible. With deep gratitude, we embrace this opportunity to improve wellness for generations to come.' 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. Prime Healthcare was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, showcasing its environment where diverse backgrounds and identities are valued and celebrated. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's '100 Top Hospitals' 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. Prime Healthcare has received more than 500 awards from national organizations such as The Leapfrog Group, U.S. News & World Report, and the Lown Institute, which honored Prime Healthcare as a 'Top 10 Health System' in the nation for health equity and social responsibility. 'This transition marks a significant moment in our community, but I want to make it clear: the quality of care our residents rely on will not be compromised,' Alderman Daniel La Spata said. 'Prime Healthcare has committed to not only maintaining but enhancing the services at Saint Mary Hospital, ensuring that our neighborhood continues to have access to top-tier medical care. This moment is not just about preserving what we have — it's about building a stronger, more resilient healthcare system for the future.' Prime Healthcare has earned a national reputation for turning around financially struggling hospitals and preserving quality healthcare in more than 600 communities across the nation since its founding in 2001. Since 2010, Prime Healthcare has provided more than $14 billion in community benefits and charity care. 'As a physician-founded and led health system, our mission is rooted in service, compassion, clinical excellence and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. We are honored to extend our mission to Chicagoland as we uplift communities and preserve access to care,' said Kavitha Bhatia, MD, President and Chair of Prime Healthcare Foundation. 'We are profoundly grateful to all our staff, physicians, nurses and leaders who make this mission possible, transform lives every day and advance our shared legacy of excellence, innovation and service.' As part of the transition, Prime Healthcare has made offers of employment to substantially all associates and has committed $250 million to invest in facility upgrades, capital improvements, substantial technology investments and system upgrades. Prime Healthcare will also maintain charity care programs, preserving the facilities' role in ensuring care for the most vulnerable. Prime Healthcare believes in supporting spiritual and holistic wellness and has gained approval from the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Vatican. These hospitals will continue an affiliation with the Catholic Church and traditions to honor every person's spiritual care. 'Prime Healthcare's acquisition of these hospitals will help ensure that our Illinois communities receive the treatment and services they need in a setting that upholds the dignity of the human person. Together, we look forward to maintaining a healthcare environment that not only heals the body but also nourishes the soul,' said Deacon Gerald Keenan, Archdiocese of Chicago. With Prime Healthcare's presence in the third largest metropolitan area in the United States, the Chicagoland hospitals and facilities join an award-winning national health system that now includes 51 hospitals, more than 360 outpatient locations, over 10,500 licensed beds, and nearly 57,000 employees and affiliated physicians dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare. 'We all chose healthcare to serve our communities, and I believe the transition to Prime Healthcare for these facilities remains the best possible action for the communities we are privileged to serve and the patients cared for by the dedicated team of associates and physicians,' said Polly Davenport, Ascension Illinois Market CEO. The acquisition, which is the largest in the history of Prime Healthcare, features eight acute care hospitals: Holy Family Medical Center (Des Plaines); Mercy Medical Center (Aurora); Resurrection Medical Center (Chicago); Saint Francis Hospital (Evanston); Saint Joseph Medical Center (Joliet); Saint Joseph Hospital (Elgin); St. Mary's Hospital (Kankakee); and Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital (Chicago). St. Mary's Hospital (Kankakee) and Saint Francis Hospital (Evanston) become members of Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. The transaction also includes the following post-acute, home health and senior living facilities: Fox Knoll Village (Aurora), Villa Franciscan Place (Joliet), Heritage Village and Heritage Lodge (Kankakee), Resurrection Place (Park Ridge), Rainbow Hospice (Chicago), Ascension at Home Illinois (Joliet) and Ascension at Home Illinois (Kankakee). 'This acquisition represents an opportunity for our community to benefit from Prime Healthcare's commitment to compassionate, high-quality care,' said Illinois State Representative Eva-Dina Delgado (D-3rd District). 'I am looking forward to seeing the positive impact this transition will bring to our neighborhoods, from preserving critical healthcare services to creating new opportunities for healthcare professionals. Prime Healthcare's dedication to investing in our hospitals and ensuring equitable access to care aligns perfectly with our community's needs and aspirations. This is not just a change in ownership; it's a renewed promise to keep our community healthy, thriving, and well-cared for.' 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' 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more, please visit 916-303-6440 SOURCE: Prime Healthcare Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/01/2025 09:00 AM/DISC: 03/01/2025 09:03 AM
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Prime Healthcare Completes Historic Acquisition of Ascension Hospitals and Care Sites in Illinois
ONTARIO, Calif., March 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prime Healthcare announced today that it has successfully completed the historic acquisition of eight Ascension Illinois hospitals, four senior living and post-acute care facilities, and physician practices, signaling a new era of service excellence and award-winning healthcare in the Greater Chicago area. After an extensive review process, the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board voted unanimously to approve the acquisition and the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Vatican granted endorsement. Throughout each evaluation phase, Prime Healthcare's decades-long mission of saving, improving and investing in community hospitals, and its tradition of ensuring health equity and social responsibility have been consistently recognized. "Prime Healthcare is honored to welcome these hospitals into our award-winning system, building upon our legacy of transforming healthcare and preserving access to life-saving services," said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer of Prime Healthcare. "For nearly two decades, we have uniquely revitalized hospitals, ensuring they not only survive but thrive—delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that communities can trust. This milestone is a testament to the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and staff, whose unwavering commitment makes our mission possible. With deep gratitude, we embrace this opportunity to improve wellness for generations to come." 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. Prime Healthcare was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, showcasing its environment where diverse backgrounds and identities are valued and celebrated. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. Prime Healthcare has received more than 500 awards from national organizations such as The Leapfrog Group, U.S. News & World Report, and the Lown Institute, which honored Prime Healthcare as a "Top 10 Health System" in the nation for health equity and social responsibility. "This transition marks a significant moment in our community, but I want to make it clear: the quality of care our residents rely on will not be compromised," Alderman Daniel La Spata said. "Prime Healthcare has committed to not only maintaining but enhancing the services at Saint Mary Hospital, ensuring that our neighborhood continues to have access to top-tier medical care. This moment is not just about preserving what we have — it's about building a stronger, more resilient healthcare system for the future." Prime Healthcare has earned a national reputation for turning around financially struggling hospitals and preserving quality healthcare in more than 600 communities across the nation since its founding in 2001. Since 2010, Prime Healthcare has provided more than $14 billion in community benefits and charity care. "As a physician-founded and led health system, our mission is rooted in service, compassion, clinical excellence and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. We are honored to extend our mission to Chicagoland as we uplift communities and preserve access to care," said Kavitha Bhatia, MD, President and Chair of Prime Healthcare Foundation. "We are profoundly grateful to all our staff, physicians, nurses and leaders who make this mission possible, transform lives every day and advance our shared legacy of excellence, innovation and service." As part of the transition, Prime Healthcare has made offers of employment to substantially all associates and has committed $250 million to invest in facility upgrades, capital improvements, substantial technology investments and system upgrades. Prime Healthcare will also maintain charity care programs, preserving the facilities' role in ensuring care for the most vulnerable. Prime Healthcare believes in supporting spiritual and holistic wellness and has gained approval from the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Vatican. These hospitals will continue an affiliation with the Catholic Church and traditions to honor every person's spiritual care. "Prime Healthcare's acquisition of these hospitals will help ensure that our Illinois communities receive the treatment and services they need in a setting that upholds the dignity of the human person. Together, we look forward to maintaining a healthcare environment that not only heals the body but also nourishes the soul," said Deacon Gerald Keenan, Archdiocese of Chicago. With Prime Healthcare's presence in the third largest metropolitan area in the United States, the Chicagoland hospitals and facilities join an award-winning national health system that now includes 51 hospitals, more than 360 outpatient locations, over 10,500 licensed beds, and nearly 57,000 employees and affiliated physicians dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare. "We all chose healthcare to serve our communities, and I believe the transition to Prime Healthcare for these facilities remains the best possible action for the communities we are privileged to serve and the patients cared for by the dedicated team of associates and physicians," said Polly Davenport, Ascension Illinois Market CEO. The acquisition, which is the largest in the history of Prime Healthcare, features eight acute care hospitals: Holy Family Medical Center (Des Plaines); Mercy Medical Center (Aurora); Resurrection Medical Center (Chicago); Saint Francis Hospital (Evanston); Saint Joseph Medical Center (Joliet); Saint Joseph Hospital (Elgin); St. Mary's Hospital (Kankakee); and Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital (Chicago). St. Mary's Hospital (Kankakee) and Saint Francis Hospital (Evanston) become members of Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. The transaction also includes the following post-acute, home health and senior living facilities: Fox Knoll Village (Aurora), Villa Franciscan Place (Joliet), Heritage Village and Heritage Lodge (Kankakee), Resurrection Place (Park Ridge), Rainbow Hospice (Chicago), Ascension at Home Illinois (Joliet) and Ascension at Home Illinois (Kankakee). "This acquisition represents an opportunity for our community to benefit from Prime Healthcare's commitment to compassionate, high-quality care," said Illinois State Representative Eva-Dina Delgado (D-3rd District). "I am looking forward to seeing the positive impact this transition will bring to our neighborhoods, from preserving critical healthcare services to creating new opportunities for healthcare professionals. Prime Healthcare's dedication to investing in our hospitals and ensuring equitable access to care aligns perfectly with our community's needs and aspirations. This is not just a change in ownership; it's a renewed promise to keep our community healthy, thriving, and well-cared for." 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" 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. 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