Southern Regional has been recognized for its excellent performance on social responsibility, receiving an “A” Grade on the Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility. The Index is the first ranking to measure social responsibility of more than 3,600 U.S. hospitals nationwide and applies never-before-used metrics such as racial inclusivity, avoidance of overuse, and community benefit.
“Southern Regional strives to provide exceptional healthcare for everyone in our communities and works diligently to close the healthcare equity gap for our underserved residents,” stated Ela Lena, President and CEO. “We are honored to be recognized among the leading hospitals in the U.S. for our commitment to social responsibility, health equity and inclusivity.”
For 2022, Southern Regional received “A” grades for Social Responsibility, Health Equity, and Inclusivity. Additionally, the hospital ranked #5 in Georgia for Racial Inclusivity out of 93 Georgia hospitals.
“America needs socially responsible hospitals,” said Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute. “That’s why it’s so important to lift up these high-performing hospitals as examples for others to follow.”
The Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility utilizes more than 50 metrics to assess how well hospitals succeed at being care providers, employers, and community partners. Data sources include Medicare claims, CMS patient safety data and hospital cost reports, and IRS 990 forms, among others.