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BELTON, MO. — (July 18, 2024) — Belton Regional Medical Center—part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s largest healthcare provider—has been recognized by the Lown Institute for outstanding social responsibility, receiving an “A” grade on the 2024-25 Lown Institute Hospitals Index. The hospital, which has served patients in southern Jackson and northern Cass counties since 1984, achieved this honor through strong performance across metrics of health equity, patient outcomes, and value of care out of more than 3,500 hospitals nationwide.
Belton Regional Medical Center ranked #11 out of 66 acute care hospitals in Missouri and #287 nationally on the social responsibility metric. According to the Index, the hospital also received “A” grades on Lown’s Health Equity, Patient Outcomes, Clinical Outcomes, Community Benefit, Inclusivity, and Cost Efficiency metrics. These are independent rankings, and hospitals do not apply or pay to be listed.
“We are honored to receive this recognition as our commitment to our community extends beyond these hospital walls,” said Belton Regional Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Todd Krass. “This ranking reflects our dedication to the improvement of human life by providing accessible, high-quality, compassionate care to the patients in the communities we serve. We are grateful for what this recognition means for our team and community.”
“Great care is only great if everyone can access it,” said Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute. “We need hospitals that are not only leaders in clinical care but also strong community partners—and these socially responsible hospitals are showing the way.”
The Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility is the only ranking to combine metrics of health equity and value of care alongside patient outcomes, for more than 2,700 acute care and 800 critical access hospitals nationwide—offering a holistic view of hospitals as total community partners. In the fifth annual rankings, the 2024-25 Lown Index evaluates hospitals on over 50 measures, including novel metrics such as 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, among others. The full methodology can be found on the Lown Index website.
The Lown Institute is an independent think tank advocating bold ideas for a just and caring system for health. Learn more at www.LownHospitalsIndex.org
Belton Regional Medical Center is part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s largest healthcare provider. For more information, visit beltonregionalmedicalcenter.com.



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About Belton Regional Medical Center

Belton Regional Medical Center — part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s largest healthcare provider — is conveniently located at Highways 71 and 58 in Belton, Missouri. The 85-bed acute care hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. Established in 1984, Belton Regional Medical Center’s mission is to provide the citizens of southern Jackson and northern Cass counties access to critical health resources. Our highly qualified physicians and skilled health professionals, dedicated to the communities we serve, make it possible to meet this mission.



About HCA Midwest Health

As the Kansas City area’s largest healthcare provider, HCA Midwest Health comprises seven hospitals and dozens of outpatient centers, clinics, physician practices, surgery centers, and other facilities and services to meet area residents’ healthcare needs. HCA Midwest Health is one of the area’s largest employers, with more than 10,000 colleagues and a local economic impact of more than $1.3 billion annually. That includes more than $113 million annually in charity and uncompensated care and almost $200 million in federal, state, and local taxes to help improve the schools, roads, and infrastructure of the communities we serve. HCA Midwest Health facilities include Research Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Lee's Summit Medical Center, Belton Regional Medical Center, Lafayette Regional Health Center, and Research Psychiatric Center. HCA Midwest Physicians, part of HCA Midwest Health, is a network of experienced, multi-specialty physicians throughout the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Currently, HCA Midwest Physicians represents 600+ providers. It includes 80+ specialties, providing care in 150+ locations to serve our community. The physicians, licensed professionals, and support staff who comprise the HCA Midwest Health team are dedicated to improving healthcare in the Greater Kansas City and outlying areas to create healthier communities that lead to healthier tomorrows. For more information, visit hcamidwest.com.