Franciscan Health Lafayette East Named One Of Americas 250 Best Hospitals By Healthgrades
1/28/2025
LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Franciscan Health Lafayette East has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2025, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the No. 1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital.
This achievement reflects Franciscan Health Lafayette East’s unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care and puts the organization in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance.
“To be recognized by Healthgrades as one of the top 250 hospitals in the country is a great honor and also is very humbling,” said Terry Wilson, Franciscan Health Western Indiana president and CEO. “We have an amazing team of nurses, physicians and co-workers in Lafayette, who are dedicated to providing best-in-class care, along with upholding our Franciscan mission and values.”
Franciscan Health Lafayette East's achievements are based exclusively on what matters most: patient outcomes. To determine the top hospitals for 2025, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. Healthgrades’ annual analysis revealed significant performance gaps between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving hospitals, making it increasingly important to seek care at a top-rated facility.
“As one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals, Franciscan Health Lafayette East is elevating the standard for quality care nationwide,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. “Healthgrades commends Franciscan Health Lafayette East for their ongoing leadership and commitment to providing the best possible care for all patients in the Greater Lafayette area.”
Visit Healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how they rate and why hospital quality matters here.
This achievement reflects Franciscan Health Lafayette East’s unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care and puts the organization in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance.
“To be recognized by Healthgrades as one of the top 250 hospitals in the country is a great honor and also is very humbling,” said Terry Wilson, Franciscan Health Western Indiana president and CEO. “We have an amazing team of nurses, physicians and co-workers in Lafayette, who are dedicated to providing best-in-class care, along with upholding our Franciscan mission and values.”
Franciscan Health Lafayette East's achievements are based exclusively on what matters most: patient outcomes. To determine the top hospitals for 2025, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. Healthgrades’ annual analysis revealed significant performance gaps between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving hospitals, making it increasingly important to seek care at a top-rated facility.
“As one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals, Franciscan Health Lafayette East is elevating the standard for quality care nationwide,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. “Healthgrades commends Franciscan Health Lafayette East for their ongoing leadership and commitment to providing the best possible care for all patients in the Greater Lafayette area.”
Visit Healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how they rate and why hospital quality matters here.
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