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Prime Healthcare by the Numbers​

Founded by Dr. Prem Reddy, Prime Healthcare has grown to be among the largest health system in the nation. 

  • 44

    Operating hospitals

  • 600

    Communities served

  • $12 billion

    Charitable contributions since 2010

  • $2 billion

    Capital improvements since 2005

  • 14

    Not-for-profit hospitals

  • 2.6 million

    Patient visits annually

  • 45,000

    Staff and affiliated physicians

  • 14

    States with Prime hospitals

  • 8,367

    Licensed beds

  • Prime Healthcare is the largest tax-paying operator of hospitals in the state of California based on the number of facilities.
  • Prime Healthcare is a unique physician-founded and physician-driven health system with physicians and clinicians leading the organization at every level.
  • Prime Healthcare has ranked among the Top 10 health systems in the nation and was the only health system recognized with the prestigious 2021 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award for addressing social determinants of health.
  • Prime Healthcare ranks among the top 10 health systems in the nation for social responsibility and cost efficiency, according to the Lown Institute.
  • Prime Healthcare hospitals are known for always keeping emergency rooms open, rarely requiring patient diversion to other hospitals.
    • To align patient needs and organizational requirements, Prime Healthcare strategically integrates AI, adopting a holistic digital-first strategy.
    • Through a partnership with Steer Health, Prime Healthcare has been able to tackle complex challenges and achieve sustainable growth through an exciting journey marked by innovation, collaboration, and resilience.
    • “AI and digital strategies will likely be the greatest disruptors to care delivery and lead to a new future. Today, the road to providing exceptional clinical care and experience while expanding access, revenue and volume is a journey that must include leveraging technology to support our patients and their needs,” says Kavitha Bhatia, MD, MMM, FAAP, FACHE, President & Chair, Prime Healthcare Foundation and Chief Medical Officer of Strategy, Prime Healthcare. “Our focus is on constantly expanding access into our care delivery model, while streamlining operations to ensure consistent growth and exceptional quality of care.”

      The Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, includes 14 hospitals in California, Texas, Ohio, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, and is dedicated to providing quality, compassionate healthcare for all and serving communities through charitable and educational initiatives. The Prime Healthcare Foundation has more than $1 billion in assets and has provided more than $3 billion in charity care, sponsoring local and global initiatives to improve the lives of others.

      The Prime Healthcare Foundation founded the California University of Science and Medicine to train the next generation of physicians to serve disadvantaged communities in California and throughout the world. The university, located in San Bernardino County, graduated its inaugural class of MD students in May 2022.