Idaho and eastern Oregon may be among the most remote locations in the country, but people here have access to some of the best healthcare. That’s according to IBM Watson Health, which has again included St. Luke’s on its list of the nation’s Top 15 health systems.
This is the eighth straight year the Idaho-based not-for-profit healthcare organization has received the prestigious national recognition. St. Luke’s is one of the youngest health systems on the Top 15 list, which includes such renowned healthcare systems as Mayo Clinic and Saint Alphonsus Health System.
“This award validates what we already know to be true, that St. Luke’s dedicated and skilled team is committed to providing the highest quality and safest care possible,” Dr. Bart Hill, St. Luke’s vice president and chief quality officer, said. “Every single member of our frontline staff is a true hero for what they’ve done this year in the face of increased personal risk.”
The 2021 15 Top Health Systems report evaluated 324 U.S. health systems and the 2,522 hospitals that make up those health systems. Using specific clinical and administrative performance metrics, IBM Watson Health concentrated on metrics like how well patients recovered, whether they were satisfied with their care, how long they were in the hospital, what that treatment cost, any complications that may have occurred, and the number of lives ultimately saved.