Company Profile
Indiana University Health
Company Overview
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system. Our unique partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical schools, gives patients access to innovative treatments and therapies. IU Health is comprised of hospitals, physicians and allied services dedicated to providing preeminent care throughout Indiana and beyond.
A private, nonprofit organization, Indiana University Health owns, or is affiliated with, more than 20 hospitals and health centers throughout Indiana. With close ties to the Indiana University School of Medicine, more than half of the school's 970 physicians practice, supervise, and teach residents and fellows at one of Indiana University Health's hospitals.
No organization in Indiana is ranked higher or offers more highly ranked physicians than Indiana University Health. With exceptional care, unmatched expertise and continued excellence, our patients and families know that they're making the right choice in selecting Indiana University Health as their premier healthcare system of choice.
Indiana University Health, Indiana University Health Physicians and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.
Company History
Our History
Our rich history of medical milestones and research breakthroughs has proven our dedication to healthcare excellence. Since 1903, we've been at the forefront of patient care. Check out the timeline for a brief overview of our biggest milestones.
1903 - Indiana University School of Medicine is founded.
1914 - Indiana University Hospital opens.
1924 - Riley Hospital for Children opens.
1963 - State Fairgrounds explosion - Methodist treats hundreds, launching a national reputation in critical care.
1973 - Dr. Lawrence Einhorn and Dr. John Donohue develop nerve-sparing surgery and cure for testicular cancer, turning 90% mortality rate into 90% cure rate.
1982 - The world's first private hospital heart transplant is performed by Dr. Harold Halbrook at Methodist.
1988 - First liver and pancreas transplants performed at Indiana University Hospital, first heart-lung transplant performed at Methodist and first infant heart transplant performed at Riley Hospital for Children.
1997 - Clarian Health Partners is formed.
2005 - Susan G. Komen tissue bank, the only bank of healthy breast tissue opens for researchers at IU Simon Cancer Center.
2006 - Dr. Thomas Wozniak and Dr. Jonathan Fridel perform the first lung-pancreas transplant in the U.S. at Methodist.
2009 - Indiana Clinic is formed.
2011 - The Indiana Clinic name changes to IU Health Physicians to align with the health system's name change from Clarian to Indiana University Health.On January 24, 2011,[4] Clarian Health held a special dedication ceremony to officially adopt its new identity — Indiana University Health.
The new name, Indiana University Health, more clearly defines the health system’s mission and statewide focus, and results from the most significant market and customer research in its history, which gathered insight from thousands of patients and their families, referring physicians and staff members across the state. Its new identity does not impact the existing corporate structure of the organization. Indiana University Health remains an independent, non-profit health system with the Methodist Church and Indiana University Board of Trustees serving as corporate board members, and retains the same board of directors and president and chief executive officer.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Indiana University Health is honored to be nationally ranked by U.S.News & World Report for the 17th year in a row. That means IU Health continues to be ranked among the best healthcare systems in the nation and the top healthcare system in Indiana. This ranking recognizes the exceptional care, unmatched expertise and continued excellence of our entire team of caregivers, while giving you confidence that you made the right choice in trusting IU Health with your care.
Indiana University Health was among the 3% of U.S. hospitals to earn a national ranking, and one of only 59 hospitals in the country to be ranked in four specialties.
Indiana's only healthcare system to be nationally ranked by U.S.News & World Report 17 years in a row.
Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health nationally ranked in 10 pediatric specialties by U.S.News & World Report.
Facts & Figures:
Indiana University Health includes Indiana’s most comprehensive academic health center and is one of the busiest hospital systems in the United States. Through its partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM)—the nation's second largest medical school and a global leader in medical education and research—IU Health is uniquely positioned to provide leading edge care and the most skilled clinical teams.
Patients
Total Admissions 136,731
Total Outpatient Visits 2,638,074
Total Staffed Beds 3,098
Staff
Total team members: 29,395
Education and Research
Total Grant Research Funding $261,177,587
Total Residents and Fellows 1,155
Total Research Studies 1,484
As an academic health center, IU Health and IUSM work in partnership to train physicians, blending breakthrough research and treatments with the highest quality of patient care. In 2013-14, more than 1,100 residents and fellows received training in IU Health hospitals. Research conducted by IUSM faculty gives IU Health physicians and patients access to the most cutting edge and comprehensive treatment options.
Community Investment and Outreach
Total Community Investment $698,168,263
Persons Served Over 1.4 million
Team Member Volunteers 10,600
IU Health treats all patients, regardless of ability to pay, and has a long-standing commitment to provide charity care (free or reduced-cost medical care) to uninsured, low income and medically indigent patients. Additionally, IU Health is devoted to improving the health of Indiana communities through a variety of activities.
National Recognition
U.S.News & World Report
Four patient-care specialties at IU Health are nationally ranked in U.S.News & World Report’s 2014-2015 edition of "America’s Best Hospitals." Nine out of 10 specialty programs at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health ranked among the top 50 children's hospitals in the nation.
Magnet Designation
IU Health is designated as a Magnet hospital system by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, recognizing excellence in nursing care at IU Health Bloomington Hospital, IU Health Goshen Hospital, IU Health La Porte Hospital, as well as its downtown Indianapolis hospitals—IU Health Methodist, IU Health University and Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health. The designation is the gold standard for nursing excellence and the highest national honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.