ABQ Times

UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC), a campus of UNM Hospital, has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States for social responsibility and equity. The Lown Institute Hospitals Index, an independent healthcare think tank, ranked SRMC among the best for patient outcomes, value of care, community benefit, and pay equity.

The Lown Institute evaluated over 2,700 acute care hospitals, with 154 receiving "A" grades in equity, value, and outcomes. SRMC achieved a ranking within the top five nationally.

The top ten socially responsible hospitals in the U.S. are:

1. Duke Regional Hospital (Durham, N.C.)

2. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville (Pflugerville, Texas)

3. UCHealth Greeley Hospital (Greeley, Colo.)

4. Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (Ukiah, Calif.)

5. UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center (Rio Rancho, N.M.)

6. Suburban Community Hospital (Norristown, Pa.)

7. Cedar City Hospital (Cedar City, Utah)

8. Methodist Medical Center (Oak Ridge, Tenn.)

9. St. Luke's Hospital - Upper Bucks Campus (Quakertown, Pa.)

10. Sonoma Valley Health Care District (Sonoma, Calif.)

This year marks the fifth edition of the Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility. The index uniquely combines racial inclusivity and community investment with traditional outcome measures.

Jamie Silva-Steele, President of UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center - A Campus of UNM Hospital stated: “I am truly humbled that SRMC has received this top honor in our state and has also ranked 5th in the country. This is entirely because of the amazing staff and providers who care for our patients every day. This is a true testament to living up to our hospital’s purpose of putting patients first.”

SRMC is also among only 5% of hospitals nationwide to earn Honor Roll status by achieving "A" grades across all major categories: social responsibility, health equity, value of care, and patient outcomes.

In addition to national recognition:

- Social Responsibility Grade: A

- Top 10 in the Nation for Social Responsibility

- Health Equity Grade: A

- Value of Care Grade: A

- Patient Outcomes Grade: A

- Clinical Outcomes Grade: A

- Community Benefit Grade: A

- Inclusivity Grade: A

- Pay Equity Grade: A

- Avoiding Overuse Grade: A

- Cost Efficiency Grade: A

- Racial Inclusivity Grade: A

The Lown Institute’s rankings also position SRMC as the number one hospital in New Mexico across seven key areas:

1. Social Responsibility

2. Health Equity

3. Value of Care

4. Clinical Outcomes

5. Pay Equity

6. Cost Efficiency

7. Racial Inclusivity

“These rankings say a lot about our hospital and our team’s dedication to patient care,” Silva-Steele remarked. “We are committed to our patients, our healthcare workers and our community and I couldn’t be more proud of our team.”