Whether it's providing cancer, heart or newborn care, or treating a child's sprained ankle, excellent clinical care is the basis of our mission and our greatest concern. That's why Intermountain, and our people and programs, are widely recognized.
Recognizing Excellence
- The success of Intermountain's 39-week gestational induction best practice was featured in articles in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and other media.
- Intermountain's Health Literacy Program was given an award by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for its focus on health literacy. Intermountain provides medication and disease management services to patients, self-care guides, and communication training for healthcare providers.
- The Verispan research firm and Modern Healthcare magazine ranked Intermountain second in the nation in a study of more than 550 integrated healthcare systems. Intermountain has been ranked first or second in nine of the last 10 years.
- The Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility was presented to Intermountain and SelectHealth in recognition of their innovative employee programs. It was presented by the Families and Work Institute and the “When Work Works” Project. Intermountain also received the Healthy Worksite Award presented by the Utah Council for Worksite Health Promotion.
- Information Week named Intermountain Healthcare on its list of the nation’s “Top 500 Innovators” in information technology.
- ComputerWorld magazine, in a feature article, noted that “Intermountain Healthcare has become a recognized and award-winning leader for its data warehousing practices.”
- Utah Business magazine named Intermountain Utah’s “Most Admired Company” in the healthcare category.
- Catholic Community Services of Utah presented its Humanitarian Award to Intermountain in recognition of Intermountain’s support of programs for the uninsured and low-income populations.
- Hospitals & Health Networks magazine again included Intermountain in its annual ranking of America’s “Top 100 Most Wired Hospitals”— the eighth time in nine years. According to their researchers, hospitals on the list have superior medical outcomes, and information technology leads to higher-quality and lower-cost patient care.
Hospital Recognition & Awards
- U.S. News & World Report named Primary Children’s Medical Center one of the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. For major procedures, the hospital had the lowest mortality rate in the nation.
- U.S. News & World Report ranked LDS Hospital as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” for Endocrinology, Kidney Disease, and Urology. This is the fifth time LDS Hospital has been
included in the annual ranking.
- Utah Business magazine featured Primary Children’s as one of “12 Enduring Companies Building Utah.”
- Intermountain Contractor magazine named Intermountain Medical Center as its 2007 Project of the Year. The Medical Center was also featured in Interior Design magazine.
- Four Intermountain hospitals were recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for their success in meeting the AHA’s 2007 “Get With theGuidelines” program designed to optimize the care given to heart patients. The hospitals — LDS Hospital, McKay-Dee Hospital Center, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, and Dixie Regional Medical Center — met or exceeded the standards for care.
- Medical Imaging magazine featured Intermountain Medical Center’s new Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion, a type of radiation technology used to treat brain tumors. The extreme precision of the Gamma Knife makes it possible to administer a high radiation dose to the diseased area.
Individual Honors
- Marc Probst, Intermountain’s chief information officer, was named one of the nation’s Top 100 Premier Leaders in Information Technology by ComputerWorld magazine. He also received the 2008 Innovator Award from Healthcare Informatics magazine.
- Frank Yanowitz, MD, was inducted into the National Wellness Revolution Hall of Fame, recognizing his impact in helping individuals lead healthier lives. Dr. Yanowitz is medical director and co-founder of the Intermountain Health & Fitness Institute at LDS Hospital, one of the first preventive medicine centers of its kind in the nation.
- William H. Nelson, Intermountain’s president and CEO, received the 2007 Distinguished Healthcare Executive Award, presented by the Utah Hospitals and Health Systems Association. He was also honored as Compassionate Leader of the Year by United Way of Salt Lake.
- Kem Gardner, chairman of Intermountain Healthcare’s Board of Trustees, was named one of Utah Business magazine’s Outstanding Directors for 2007. The award honors “directors whose experience, dedication and integrity have led them to be considered mentors not only in the corporate culture but to the entire community,” the magazine stated.
SelectHealth Recognition
- U.S. News & World Report ranked SelectHealth as the highest-rated health plan of its type in Utah.
- Utah Business magazine named SelectHealth as one of the 12 “Best Companies to Work For” in Utah.
- National Committee for Quality Assurance again awarded SelectHealth an accreditation status of Excellent — the highest level — reflecting the high quality of care received by members. SelectHealth was the first commercial health plan in Utah to receive the Excellent accreditation.