Hospital earns “A” grades in Social Responsibility, Health Equity, Patient Outcomes, Clinical Outcomes, Inclusivity and is in California’s Top 5% for Pay Equity
LA PALMA, Calif. – July 2, 2026 – La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, has earned an “A” grade on the 2026 Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility, placing it among the top hospitals nationally for overall commitment to health equity, value, and outcomes.
The Lown Hospitals Index is the only national ranking that examines how equitably care is delivered, how well hospitals invest in their communities, and whether patients receive high-value care that avoids unnecessary procedures, in addition to traditional measures like clinical outcomes and patient safety. More than 50 metrics contribute to a hospital’s overall score.
“This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional, equitable, and compassionate care to every patient we serve,” said Ayman Mousa, CEO of La Palma Intercommunity Hospital. “As I said before, our mission extends beyond delivering outstanding clinical outcomes, we are dedicated to improving the health of our community through innovation, quality, patient safety, and social responsibility. This achievement belongs to our physicians, nurses, employees, and community partners whose commitment to excellence makes this recognition possible. We are deeply grateful to our patients and their families for placing their trust in us each day, and we remain committed to exceeding their expectations while advancing healthcare for the communities we proudly serve.”
Additionally, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital received the following accolades on the Lown Index:
● Top 5% in California for Pay Equity
● ‘A’ grades in Health Equity, Patient Outcomes, and Clinical Outcomes
“The best hospitals aren’t just clinically excellent, they’re deeply committed to the communities they serve and work hard to ensure all patients get the care they need,” said Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute. “High performance on the Lown Index shows that hospitals are doing more of what matters to patients and communities.”
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About La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is a 127-bed, not for profit, acute-care community hospital, and member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)3 public charity. Services include 24-hour emergency care, behavioral health services, surgical services, comprehensive care for joint replacement, respiratory therapy, and clinical lab services. Recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals 17 times in 5 different clinical categories since 2014, patients treated at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital benefit from the expertise of a large hospital system in a smaller, more personal setting. Learn more at lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com.
About the Lown Institute
The Lown Institute is an independent think tank advocating bold ideas for a just and caring system for health. We envision a healthcare system focused on what’s best for people, like hospitals caring for those most in need, patients living without fear of financial distress, and health professionals finding joy in their roles. The Lown Hospitals Index is a signature project of the Institute.