"A" national ranking for social responsibility earned by North Suburban Medical Center
Hospital among best in the nation at serving its patients and community,
according to independent think tank.
Thornton, CO — North Suburban 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 North Suburban ranking among this select group of high performers.
North Suburban ranked 8 out of 44 acute care hospitals in Colorado and 136 nationally out of more than 2700 hospitals on the social responsibility metric. According to the Index, the hospital also performed well on Lown’s Community Benefit and Inclusivity metrics. These are independent rankings and hospitals do not apply or pay to be listed.
“For nearly 40 years, North Suburban has been dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our patients,” said Ryan Thornton, president and CEO for North Suburban Medical Center. “Caring for our community like family is at the center of all we do and receiving this recognition demonstrates the impact we have on the communities we serve.”
As the only Level II Trauma Center in Adams County, North Suburban fills a large need for trauma services, while serving a diverse, growing population with a wealth of healthcare services in the north metro Denver area.
“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 the Lown Institute official website.