Lown Institute Hospitals Index Recognition
National Recognition for Strengthening Our Communities
At The Guthrie Clinic, we believe exceptional healthcare means more than delivering outstanding clinical care. It means improving access, advancing health equity, being responsible stewards of healthcare resources and strengthening the communities we serve.
That commitment has earned national recognition from the Lown Institute Hospitals Index, one of the nation's most comprehensive evaluations of hospital performance. The index assesses hospitals and health systems on measures including social responsibility, equity, value of care, patient outcomes, inclusivity and community benefit.
The 2026-27 rankings recognize Guthrie and several Guthrie hospitals for excellence in delivering high-quality, equitable, community-focused care.
The Guthrie Clinic
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The Guthrie Clinic earned A grades in:
- Social Responsibility
- Health Equity
- Value of Care
- Inclusivity
- Pay Equity
- Avoiding Overuse
Guthrie Lourdes Hospital
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Guthrie Lourdes Hospital was named the No. 1 hospital in New York State for Value of Care, recognizing the hospital's ability to deliver high-quality care while utilizing healthcare resources responsibly.
Lourdes also earned A grades for:
- Social Responsibility
- Health Equity
- Pay Equity
- Inclusivity
- Avoiding Overuse
- Cost Efficiency
- Clinical Outcomes
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
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Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital earned top grades for:
- Social Responsibility
- Equity
- Inclusivity
- Pay Equity
- Clinical Outcomes
Guthrie Corning Hospital
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Guthrie Corning Hospital earned top grades for:
- Social Responsibility
- Clinical Outcomes
- Health Equity
- Inclusivity
- Pay Equity
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
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Guthrie Cortland Medical Center earned top grades for:
- Social Responsibility
- Health Equity
- Inclusivity
- Pay Equity
What Makes the Lown Institute Hospitals Index Different?
The Lown Institute Hospitals Index evaluates healthcare organizations on more than traditional measures of reputation and clinical quality. The index examines how hospitals contribute to healthier communities through:
- Equity
- Community benefit
- Inclusivity
- Value of care
- Clinical outcomes
- Patient safety
- Responsible use of healthcare resources
More than 2,700 acute care hospitals, 900 critical access hospitals and more than 300 health systems are evaluated using more than 50 publicly reported performance measures.
A Reflection of Our Mission
These recognitions are a testament to the dedication of Guthrie caregivers across New York and Pennsylvania. Every day, our physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, clinical teams, support staff and volunteers work to improve lives, remove barriers to care and strengthen the health of the communities we serve.
The Lown Institute's recognition reinforces a principle that has guided Guthrie for more than a century: delivering exceptional healthcare means improving the well-being of the people and communities who trust us with their care.