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Among the Top 10 States

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According to the Indiana Department of Health, the Indianapolis Region has 34 hospitals and a total of 6,243 hospital beds. But that doesn't really tell you the depth and breadth of a major metropolitan area that is also home to the Indiana University Medical School--the second-largest medical school in the country

Healthcare at a Glance

  • Indiana is ranked in the top ten states for its healthcare quotient, which accounts for the supply of healthcare and affordability.
    --Expansion Management 2007)
  • Clarian Health
    In 2008 US News & World Report ranked 11 Clarian programs among the top 50 nationwide:
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders, Urology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Geriatric Care,
      Ear/Nose/Throat, Respiratory Disorders, Kidney Disease, Cancer, Heart Care, and
      Endocrinology.
    • In 2008 Riley Hospital for Children was ranked among the top 30 in the nation by US News.
    • Riley ranked as a top children’s hospital in the U.S. by Child Magazine in 2008.
    • Clarian.org was a recipient of four eHealthcare Leadership Awards in 2008.
    • Indiana University Cancer Center, a Clarian Hospital health partner, has been regarded as a
      top cancer research center (Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong Foundation 2006)
  • St. Vincent Hospital
    • Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence 2009.
    • Recipient of the HealthGrades Stroke Care Excellence Award 2008 and 2009.
    • Recipient of the HealthGrades Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award 2007 and 2009
    • Recipient of the Pulmonary Care Excellence Award 2007, 2008, and 2009.
    • Recipient of the HealthGrades Critical Care Excellence Award 2007, 2008, and 2009.
      Community Health Network
    • Ranks among the top 10 most integrated health care networks in the nation (SDI 2009).
    • Ranks 9th on the 2009 SDI Integrated Healthcare Network list, a nationwide list of the most
      integrated health care organizations.
    • Recipient of several eHealthcare Leadership Awards in 2007 and 2008: Best Interactive
      Website, Best e-Business Site, and Best Overall Intranet Sit
  • Wishard Health Services
    • In 2007 Wishard was recognized as a national model for patient safety by the City of
      Indianapolis
    • Wishard has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Indianapolis by Indiana Business
      Magazine (2007).
  • Indiana Orthopedic Hospital
    • Ranked among the top 5 percent in the nation for Joint Replacement Surgery by
      HealthGrades (2008).
    • Ranked among the Top 5 percent in the National for Spinal Surgery by HealthGrades (2008).
    • Ranked Top 5 in Indiana for Joint Replacement Surgery by HealthGrades (2008).
  • Hancock Regional Hospital
    • Voted among Best Places to Work in Indiana for two consecutive years (2009 and 2010).
    • Ranked as a Top 100 Healthcare Organization by Modern Healthcare (2009)