Main Line Health’s 4 acute care hospitals gain recognition from U.S. News & World Report
Lankenau Medical Center ranks 3rd in the Philadelphia region and among the nation 's best for urology care; Paoli Hospital is 8th regionally. All four acute hospitals are high performing in various categories.
Bryn Mawr, PA — Main Line Health today announced that its four acute care hospitals have all achieved recognition in the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, with Lankenau Medical Center gaining a national specialty ranking for urology.
The publication ranked Lankenau Medical Center and Paoli Hospital in the top 10 hospitals in the Philadelphia Metro region out of nearly 100 hospitals and in the top tier in statewide rankings. Lankenau repeated its No. 3 ranking in the region and was No. 7 statewide; Paoli was ranked the region 's eighth best and No. 17 in Pennsylvania.
"We are thrilled to maintain our status as one of the top hospitals," said Katie Galbraith, MBA, FACHE, President, Lankenau Medical Center. "It 's an honor to serve with wonderful staff and physicians who demonstrate dedication to excellence and an unmatched level of teamwork every day."
This year, urology care at Lankenau Medical Center was identified for its excellence nationwide, ranking No. 43.
Lankenau Medical Center, Paoli Hospital, Bryn Mawr Hospital and Riddle Hospital also were ranked high-performing in various procedures and conditions; all four were high performing in heart attack, heart failure and stroke. The honors come just weeks after Main Line Health was named the 2023 recipient of the American Hospital Association Quest for Quality Prize, which recognizes exceptional health care leadership and innovation in improving quality and advancing health in America 's communities.
"This has truly been a rewarding time for everyone at Main Line Health," said Jack Lynch, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Main Line Health. "Our team is committed to providing safe, high-quality and equitable care. The Quest for Quality Prize and the U.S. News & World Report rankings demonstrate the level of success we have achieved. We will not rest on our laurels, however. We will continue to improve because our community deserves nothing less."
Lankenau was ranked high-performing in three adult specialties: cardiology, heart and vascular surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; and pulmonary and lung surgery. Bryn Mawr Hospital received the honor in orthopedics and urology. Paoli was high-performing in orthopedics.
The annual Best Hospitals rankings, now in their 34th year, are designed to assist patients in making informed decisions about where to receive quality care in consultation with their doctors. For this year 's rankings and ratings, U.S. News & World Report evaluated more than 4,300 hospitals across 15 specialties and 21 procedures and conditions. For the full listings, visit the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals webpage.
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About Main Line Health
Main Line Health® is a not-for-profit health system serving the greater Philadelphia region. The System comprises five hospitals, seven health centers, more than 160 outpatient and physician practice locations, over 14,500 employees and more than 2,200 employed and independent physicians and advanced practice providers.
Founded in 1985, Main Line Health includes four of the region’s most respected acute care hospitals — Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital — as well as Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, one of the nation’s premier facilities for rehabilitative medicine. The System also includes Mirmont Treatment Center, which provides treatment and support for substance use disorders; Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice; Main Line HealthCare, its employed multispecialty physician network; Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, a leading biomedical research organization; and Main Line Health Centers offering primary and specialty care, lab, radiology and other outpatient services in Broomall, Collegeville, Concordville, Devon, Exton, King of Prussia and Newtown Square.
Main Line Health brings together physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, researchers and other healthcare professionals across a broad network of inpatient, outpatient, home-based and community-based services. Through this integrated approach, the System delivers high-quality, comprehensive care across the continuum — from primary care and preventive services to complex specialty, surgical, trauma, emergency, rehabilitative, behavioral health, home care and hospice services — with a focus on making care accessible in the communities where people live and work.
Main Line Health also collaborates with leading clinical partners to expand access to specialized care. Through its affiliation with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, pediatric care is provided at select Main Line Health locations, including neonatal intensive care units at its acute care hospitals and Bryn Mawr Hospital’s Inpatient Pediatric Unit and Emergency Department. Jefferson Health neurosurgeons and neurointerventionalists also provide 24/7 specialized care, including neurointervention and lifesaving stroke care.