Concord Hospital Health System Recognized as Most Socially Responsible Hospital by the Lown Institute

Concord Hospital health system earned the distinction of most socially responsible hospital by the Lown Institute, an independent think tank. The health system ranked 130 out of over 2,700 acute care hospitals and was the only hospital in New Hampshire represented in the 2024 list of America’s most socially responsible hospitals.

The Lown Institute evaluated 2,784 acute care hospitals, focusing on more than 50 metrics across equity, care value, and outcomes. Hospitals with “A” grades for each of the three major categories achieve honor roll designation. Concord Hospital health system earned an A with only 154 acute care hospitals achieving this grade.

We are incredibly proud to receive this recognition from the Lown Institute,” said President and CEO Robert P. Steigmeyer. “Our commitment to clinical and service excellence is at the core of everything we do across the health system. This acknowledgment reinforces our dedication to serving our community with the highest standards of social responsibility.”

To compile its rankings, the Lown Institute used publicly available data from Medicare and Medicare Advantage claims, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ hospital cost reports, and Internal Revenue Service Form 990, among other resources.

Concord Hospital is a nationally accredited, not-for-profit health system providing comprehensive acute-care services, primary and specialty care, and health and wellness programs. As one of three Level II Trauma Centers in New Hampshire, Concord Hospital is a regional health resource, offering comprehensive diagnostics, sophisticated treatment, and care for more than 50 medical specialties supported by the latest medical and information technology. Specialty services include the Cardiovascular Institute, Orthopaedic Institute, Payson Center for Cancer Care, Urologic Institute, and Women’s Health Services.