Griffin Hospital in Derby was among only 5% of hospitals nationwide to earn Honor Roll status in the Lown Institute’s 2024-25 Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility, ranking Griffin #1 in the state for clinical outcomes.
The Lown Institute Hospitals Index is the first ranking to evaluate hospitals on their social responsibility, including metrics of health equity and value of care alongside traditional clinical measures for more than 2,700 U.S. hospitals nationwide. As a member of the Honor Roll, Griffin has been recognized for outstanding social responsibility, receiving an “A” grade through strong performances across all seven top categories of Social Responsibility, Health Equity, Value of Care, Patient Outcomes, Clinical Outcomes, Inclusivity, and Cost Efficiency.
In addition to being the top scorer in clinical outcomes for Connecticut, Griffin was ranked #56 nationwide for social responsibility.
“We are deeply honored that Griffin Hospital has been named to the Lown Institute’s national Honor Roll for social responsibility and recognized as the top hospital in Connecticut for clinical outcomes,” said Patrick Charmel, president and CEO of Griffin Health. “This prestigious distinction reflects Griffin’s dedication to advancing health equity, delivering high-value care, and achieving exceptional clinical results for our patients and community.
“Social responsibility is not just a measure of our institutional values—it is a vital commitment that guides every aspect of our patient-centered mission. Our caregivers’ compassion, collaboration, and service have made this honor possible, and we remain focused on our work to address the broader needs that shape community health. By prioritizing inclusivity, quality, safety, and innovation, we are proud to set the standard for excellence and to help lead the way toward a healthier future for all we serve.”
The Lown Index uses publicly available data from traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage claims; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services datasets on patient safety, patient experience, and hospital costs; Internal Revenue Service Form 990; and other sources. The Index takes into account the full breadth of what hospitals do as care providers, employers, and community partners and seeks to shine a light on those hospitals that provide exceptional, high-value patient care to everyone in their communities. Lown data scientists report on never-before-used metrics like Racial Inclusivity, Pay Equity, Avoiding Overuse, and Community Benefit. Fifty-four unique metrics contribute to each hospital or health system’s Social Responsibility grade. The full methodology of the Index can be found at https://lownhospitalsindex.org/rankings/our-methodology.
“Hospitals like Griffin show that no matter how tough the environment gets, putting patients and communities first is always possible,” said Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute. “Those returning to the list prove that equitable, high-value care doesn’t have to be rare, it’s a standard hospitals can uphold year after year.”
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.