Methodist Hospitals Earns Top Lown Institute Rankings for Quality, Health Equity & Inclusivity

At Methodist Hospitals, exceptional healthcare means more than delivering outstanding clinical outcomes. It means providing high-quality, equitable, compassionate care to every patient while serving our diverse Northwest Indiana communities with integrity and responsibility.

That commitment has earned Methodist Hospitals national recognition in the 2026 Lown Institute Hospitals Index, one of the nation’s most comprehensive hospital ranking systems. Methodist Hospitals received six “A” grades and was recognized among Indiana’s top-performing hospitals for inclusivity, health equity and value-based care.

2026 Lown Institute Highlights

Methodist Hospitals earned:

What the Lown Institute Measures

The Lown Institute Hospitals Index is the only national hospital ranking that evaluates healthcare organizations on both clinical excellence and social responsibility. More than 50 performance measures are used to assess how well hospitals:

• Deliver outstanding clinical outcomes
• Promote health equity
• Provide high-value, cost-efficient care
• Serve patients from every background
• Invest in the health of their communities
• Avoid unnecessary procedures while improving patient outcomes

Leading Indiana in Inclusive Healthcare

Methodist Hospitals was ranked No. 1 in Indiana for Inclusivity, reflecting our commitment to ensuring every patient receives exceptional care regardless of race, ethnicity or socioeconomic status. The recognition also highlights the strength and diversity of Methodist Hospitals’ physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals who are dedicated to caring for the communities they serve.

Delivering High-Quality Care with Exceptional Value

In addition to earning top marks for inclusivity, Methodist Hospitals received “A” grades in Clinical Outcomes, Health Equity and Cost Efficiency, demonstrating that patients receive outstanding medical care while benefiting from responsible stewardship of healthcare resources. The hospital’s Top 5 Indiana rankings for Cost Efficiency and Racial Inclusivity further reinforce its commitment to delivering accessible, high-value care without compromising quality.

“We are gratified that our commitment to delivering cost-efficient and high-quality care to our diverse community with an equally diverse staff have been recognized by the Lown Institute,” said Methodist Hospitals President and CEO Matt Doyle.

Experience Award-Winning Care at Methodist Hospitals

For more than 100 years, Methodist Hospitals has proudly served Northwest Indiana with nationally recognized healthcare services. The latest Lown Institute honors reflect the organization’s ongoing commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, health equity and community service.