Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has again been named among the Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks in the country, according to Verispan, the nation’s premier rating system.  Methodist is the highest rankingTennessee hospital coming in 49^th.

Hospitals making the Top 100 list had to meet critical success factors and have the ability to operate as a unified organization in eight categories. The categories are functional integration, integrated technology, contractual capabilities, outpatient utilization, financial stability, services and access, hospital utilization and physicians.

“It is gratifying to see Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare ranked among the best healthcare systems in the country,” said Gary Shorb, president and chief executive officer of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare.  “This speaks volumes about the dedicated employees we have at Methodist Le Bonheur and to the solid working relationship we have with our physicians. All of our efforts to improve service, enhance technology and maintain community-wide access are focused on giving outstanding care to our patients.”

The complete list of Top 100 IHN was listed in the February 4 issue of Modern Healthcare magazine and can also be found on www.verispan.com.