For the second year in a row, UCHealth recognized as one of the most socially responsible health care systems in the nation

The 2025-2026 Lown Institute Hospitals Index recognized 11 UCHealth hospitals with top grades in health equity, value of care, community benefits and patient outcomes.
By:
Just now
UCHealth works closely with community groups like Food for Thought Denver, which works to bridge the weekend hunger gap by delivering food to schools for students to take home on the weekends. UCHealth hospitals were just named among the top socially responsible hospitals in the country. Photo by Michael Ciaglo, for UCHealth.
UCHealth works closely with community groups like Food for Thought Denver, which works to bridge the weekend hunger gap by delivering food to schools for students to take home on the weekends. UCHealth hospitals were just named among the top socially responsible hospitals in the country. Photo by Michael Ciaglo, for UCHealth.

UCHealth is proud to be named one of the nation’s most socially responsible health care systems by the independent think tank, Lown Institute. The 2025-26 Lown Institute Hospitals Index ranks UCHealth No. 3 nationwide, according to the institute’s analysis of health equity, value of care and patient outcomes.

“UCHealth’s dedicated physicians, nurses and staff members work tirelessly to improve lives across Colorado by addressing health equity, providing financial assistance, and ensuring our patients have access to the very best care,” said Elizabeth B. Concordia, UCHealth president and CEO. “The designations from the Lown Institute are a recognition of our employees’ commitment to excellence.”

The 2025-26 Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility combines metrics of health equity and value of care with patient outcomes, offering a holistic view of hospitals as community partners. Lown’s sixth annual index included more than 2,700 hospitals and evaluates hospitals and health care systems on over 50 measures, including metrics such as community benefits, racial inclusivity, cost efficiency and patient satisfaction.

UCHealth hospitals individually recognized by Lown Institute include:

In fiscal year 2024, UCHealth cared for 2.7 million patients and provided more than $1.3 billion in community benefits, including $570 million in care for patients who could not afford to pay.