MedStar Health Hospitals Earn Honor Roll Recognition in 2026-27 Lown Institute Hospitals Index

MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Union Memorial Hospital were named among the nation’s most socially responsible hospitals.

COLUMBIA, Md. — Two MedStar Health hospitals have been named to the 2026-27 Lown Institute Hospitals Index Honor Roll for their leadership in social responsibility.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Union Memorial Hospital earned the distinction shared by fewer than five percent of acute care hospitals evaluated nationwide.

The Lown Hospitals Index graded more than 3,500 hospitals on a broad set of measures reflecting how well they deliver high-value and equitable outcomes. The index is the first national ranking to evaluate hospitals on social responsibility.

MedStar Washington was recognized among the top 10 hospitals in the nation for inclusivity. The hospital also ranked number one in Washington, D.C., in the categories of Social Responsibility, Patient Outcomes, and Patient Safety.

“Earning this recognition for the fourth consecutive year speaks to the consistency and dedication of our team in delivering high-quality, equitable, and inclusive care,” said Gregory J. Argyros, MD, president, MedStar Washington Hospital Center. “We are proud to serve a diverse community, including many of the region’s most vulnerable patients, and remain deeply committed to ensuring access to compassionate, culturally inclusive, and socially responsible care for all.”

MedStar Union Memorial ranked number one in Maryland for Social Responsibility and Patient Outcomes. It ranked among the top five hospitals in Maryland for Value of Care, Patient Safety, and Cost Efficiency.

“Being recognized on the Lown Institute Honor Roll and earning top distinctions for patient outcomes, social responsibility, and cost efficiency is truly a meaningful affirmation of our mission, said T.J. Senker, FACHE, president, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital. “It reflects the commitment of all our clinicians and associates to deliver exceptional care, improve access and equity, and ensure we use healthcare resources wisely. And that means being able to better serve our patients and communities. Most of all, it is a testament to the dedication of our teams, who make that mission possible every day.”

Both hospitals earned nine “A” grades, including on other top metrics like:

• Health Equity
• Value of Care
• Clinical Outcomes
• Community Benefit

In addition to the Honor Role recognitions, five more MedStar Health hospitals were named top performers in the index.

“We are so proud of all of our hospitals and take this moment to honor those that earned high scores in this year’s Lown Hospitals Index,” said Stephen R. T. Evans, MD, executive vice president forMedical Affairs and chief medical officer for MedStar Health. “These recognitions underscore MedStar Health’s commitment to advancing quality, safety, equity, and value across the system while delivering compassionate, high-quality care to the patients and communities it serves.”

Additional top performing MedStar Health hospitals include:

MedStar Harbor Hospital

• Top five hospital in Maryland for Social Responsibility, Patient Outcomes, Clinical Outcomes, Patient Safety, and Community Benefit

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

• Number one hospital in Maryland for Cost Efficiency

• Top five hospital in Maryland for Clinical Outcomes and Patient Safety

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital

• Top five hospital in Maryland for Patient Outcomes

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

• Number one hospital in Maryland for Clinical Outcomes
• Top five hospital in Maryland for Patient Outcomes

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

• Number one hospital in Washington, D.C., for Avoiding Overuse

For more information on how each Lown Hospital Index grade, metric, and ranking was created visit https://lownhospitalsindex.org/rankings/our-methodology/.