Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
PULLMAN — Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics (WHMC) have been ranked by the Lown Institute as one of America’s most socially responsible hospitals, earning “A” grades in Equity, Value, and Outcomes on the 2024-25 Lown Institute Hospitals Index.
Of the over 3,500 hospitals Lown evaluated, only 5% achieved honor roll status, and WHMC is among this elite group of high performers.
On the social responsibility metric, WHMC ranked #1 out of 28 critical access hospitals in Washington and #3 nationally out of 806 hospitals.
According to the Index, the hospital also excelled in Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction metrics.
These rankings are independent, and hospitals do not apply or pay to be listed.
The 2024-25 Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility is the only ranking to combine health equity metrics and value of care alongside patient outcomes, providing a holistic view of hospitals as total community partners.
Lown’s fifth annual Index evaluates hospitals on over 50 measures, including community benefit, racial inclusivity, and avoidance of overuse.
Data sources include Medicare fee-for-service and Medicare Advantage claims, CMS patient safety data and hospital cost reports, and IRS 990 forms.
Olivia Harnack is a Journalist at the Whitman County Gazette. Olivia is enrolled at University of Idaho and is majoring in digital film studies. She serves in the United States Army National Guard and is proud to serve Whitman County.
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