Lee Health Leads in Social Responsibility, Community Benefit and Patient Outcomes

Lee Health has been recognized as the fourth most socially responsible health system in the United States out of 311 by the Lown Institute. The recognition highlights the system’s efforts to provide high-quality care while considering the needs of the community. All acute care hospitals within Lee Health received “A” grades in various metrics, showcasing their commitment to social responsibility.

Lee Memorial Hospital, which includes HealthPark Medical Center under the same license, ranked number one in Florida for social responsibility. It also placed in the top 5 in the state for value of care and avoiding overuse. The Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility evaluates hospitals based on metrics related to health equity, value of care, and patient outcomes. It considers over 50 measures, including community benefit, racial inclusivity, and avoidance of overuse. The Lown Institute is a new organization that assesses the social responsibility of U.S. hospitals by examining factors like diversity, pay equity, and reduction of unnecessary procedures and treatments.

Lee Health has been recognized as a leader in health equity with an “A” grade from the Lown Institute for categories such as clinical outcomes, inclusivity, patient safety, and cost efficiency. Lee Memorial Hospital was awarded “A” grades in several categories like social responsibility, patient outcomes