U.S. News & World Report Names Inova Fairfax Hospital as a “Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access”
Fairfax, VA – June 6, 2024 – Inova Fairfax Hospital has been recognized as a “Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access” by U.S. News & World Report for the hospital’s success in providing excellent care to patients in underserved communities. Only 53 hospitals in the country received this designation.
“From a foundational level equity is woven into all aspects of Inova’s culture. We are proud to be recognized for excellence in health equity and access by U.S. News & World Report,” said Karen Berube, SVP/ Chief, Community and Health Equity. “This accolade reflects our unwavering commitment to providing compassionate care to every patient, in every community we are privileged to serve. Inova continues to lead the way in promoting health equity and reducing disparities, so that every patient can achieve their best possible health outcomes.”
“The Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access demonstrate by their example that a hospital can both excel in overall quality of care and also provide a substantial amount of that exceptional care to historically underserved communities,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “Recognizing community hospitals that lead in this respect is a modest but necessary step toward ensuring everyone in the U.S. has access to high-quality medical care.”
“U.S. News’ recognition of the Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access highlights the important and necessary work hospitals are doing to improve care for underserved communities,” said Tavia Binger, senior health data analyst at U.S. News. “This positive representation of community hospitals’ dedication to equitable access across 26 states is promising. However, this recognition also underscores the need for continued focus on prioritizing health care among vulnerable populations who may face numerous social and economic challenges in receiving care.”
A hospital that has earned a “Best” designation may be a good option for people, in consultation with their medical provider, to consider.
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About Inova
We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than one million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed four million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs. Consistently ranked and recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 24,000 team members, our technology and our innovation. Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to every person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.