Houston Methodist Named Nation’s No. 1 Large Health System by Premier Inc.
In a landmark recognition for healthcare in Greater Houston, Houston Methodist has been ranked the No. 1 large health system in the United States by Premier Inc.’s 2025 15 Top Health Systems® Awards. This distinction—based on clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and patient experience—places Houston Methodist at the forefront of national healthcare excellence.
What Makes This Award So Meaningful
Premier Inc.’s 15 Top Health Systems® program is a nationally respected, data-driven benchmark of hospital system performance. Unlike many pay-to-play rankings, this program strictly evaluates actual performance metrics across three categories: large, medium, and small systems.
In the "Large Health Systems" category—reserved for systems with $5 billion+ in expenses or five or more hospitals—Houston Methodist earned the top spot over contenders such as Baylor Scott & White, Sutter Health, and Intermountain Health. According to Premier Inc., this award reflects an unmatched commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality care to diverse communities.
“This award exemplifies our commitment to safety, quality, service AND innovation,” said Marc Boom, President and CEO of Houston Methodist. “It is based on data from clinical outcomes, operational efficiency and patient experience.”
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Houston Methodist’s Unique Approach
Founded in 1919, Houston Methodist has long been a leader in patient-centered care and medical innovation. It’s known for combining cutting-edge technology with compassionate service, often described as “leading medicine.” The health system includes a flagship academic medical center in the Texas Medical Center and a robust network of community hospitals throughout the Greater Houston area:
- Houston Methodist Hospital (Texas Medical Center)
- Houston Methodist West Hospital (Katy)
- Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
- Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital (Northwest Houston)
- Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
- Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
- Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
- Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
- Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital
Together, these facilities provide a wide range of medical services, including heart and vascular care, cancer treatment, orthopedics, neuroscience, and primary care, across multiple locations in the Greater Houston area.
Dr. Boom emphasized that the recognition reflects the daily efforts of thousands of medical professionals throughout the region. “This award is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our team of physicians, nurses, and staff across the entire system,” he said. “I am incredibly proud of the work they do.”
A Patient-First Philosophy
Houston Methodist’s patient-first philosophy is supported by system-wide protocols, centralized quality initiatives, and ongoing investment in technology. Its hospitals use standardized clinical pathways and real-time data to track outcomes and reduce variation in care. Electronic health records with built-in decision support help tailor treatment to individual needs.
The system’s Center for Innovation plays a key role in advancing these efforts, piloting tools like telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, and artificial intelligence to enhance both access and continuity of care. These initiatives aim to streamline patient experiences while maintaining consistent safety and quality standards across all campuses.
“I always say we don’t chase awards; we focus on the fundamentals and put the patient at the center of everything we do,” said Dr. Marc Boom, President and CEO of Houston Methodist.
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What the Ranking Means for Greater Houston
Across the Houston region—from suburban communities like Katy and Cypress to coastal areas like Clear Lake and Baytown—residents routinely rely on Houston Methodist hospitals for a range of medical services. This latest ranking by Premier Inc. offers a system-wide view of how that care is being delivered, evaluating not individual experiences, but measurable outcomes like safety, efficiency, and consistency across all locations.
The 15 Top Health Systems® list is published annually and is based on publicly available data, not voluntary submissions or payments. It’s meant to show how well hospital systems perform as a whole, especially when care is spread across multiple campuses and specialties.
Houston Methodist’s top placement in the 2025 large health systems category reflects how the organization scored within that framework—across metrics that aim to quantify what patients may not always see firsthand. While no ranking can capture every aspect of healthcare, it provides one lens on how systems are functioning behind the scenes throughout Greater Houston.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
