Sidney Health Center has been recognized by the Lown Institute as one of the most socially responsible hospitals in America, receiving “A” grades in Equity, Value, and Outcomes on the 2024-25 Lown Institute Hospitals Index. Out of more than 3,500 hospitals measured by Lown, only 5% achieved honor roll status, with Sidney Health Center ranking among this select group of high performers.  

Sidney Health Center ranked 1 out of 16 critical access hospitals in Montana and 1 nationally on the social responsibility metric. According to the Index, the hospital also performed well on Lown’s Equity, Value and Outcomes metrics. These are independent rankings and hospitals do not apply or pay to be listed. 

“We are incredibly proud to be recognized as the number one hospital in the nation by the Lown Institute, out of more than 800 critical access hospitals, with only 40 achieving Honor Roll status,” said Jennifer Doty, CEO of Sidney Health Center. “This top ranking underscores our unwavering commitment to social responsibility and the delivery of equitable, high-quality care. It’s an honor to have our teams recognized for their daily dedication to ensuring that safe, quality care is always our top priority.”

“Great care is only great if everyone can access it,” said Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute. “We need hospitals that are not only leaders in clinical care, but also strong community partners—and the hospitals at the top of our list are showing the way.”

The 2024-25 Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility is the only ranking to combine metrics of health equity and value of care alongside patient outcomes, for more than 3,500 hospitals nationwide—offering a holistic view of hospitals as total community partners. Lown’s  fifth annual Index evaluates hospitals on over 50 measures, including novel metrics such as community benefit, racial inclusivity, and avoidance of overuse. Data sources include Medicare fee-for-service and Medicare Advantage claims, CMS patient safety data and hospital cost reports, and IRS 990 forms, among others. Full methodology can be found on the Lown Index website. 

The Lown Institute is an independent think tank advocating bold ideas for a just and caring system for health. Learn more at www.LownHospitalsIndex.org.