MINT HILL, N.C. – Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center received national recognition for patient care and outcomes. It is one of 17 hospitals in the country to receive the 2025 Everest Award for achieving the most significant long-term growth over five years, according to an independent quality analysis provided by Premier, Inc., and the only hospital in North Carolina to be recognized for this accomplishment.
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center was also named to the 100 Top Hospitals list in the small community hospital category. Premier researchers analyzed nearly 2,600 hospitals in the United States, evaluating each on several key measures of success across various facets of care including inpatient and extended care quality, operational efficiency, financial health and customer experience. The 100 hospitals selected demonstrate a balance of clinical and operational excellence, leading to higher quality patient outcomes with fewer readmissions and complications.
“At Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center, the well-being of our patients and their families is at the center of everything we do. We have long been dedicated to consistently delivering high-quality and safe healthcare so they can focus on living healthier lives,” said Joy Greear, president of Novant Health Mint Hill and Ballantyne Medical Centers. "Being recognized as one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the country and among the few to be awarded the prestigious Everest Award is a testament to the commitment and compassion of our hardworking teams."
The program’s transparent, non-biased, and actionable data helps set benchmarks for hospitals nationwide and enables leaders to make data-driven decisions benefiting patients and communities. The primary purpose of Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals program is to inspire hospital and health system leaders to pursue higher performance and deliver added value to patients and communities. The Everest Award recognizes those who drive the highest rates of improvement.
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center was previously recognized by Vizient Inc.in the 2024 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Study as the top community hospital.
About Novant Health
Novant Health is an integrated network of more than 900 locations, including 19 hospitals, more than 750 physician clinics and urgent care centers, outpatient facilities, and imaging and pharmacy services. This network supports a seamless and personalized healthcare experience for communities in North Carolina and South Carolina. Novant Health is nationally recognized for our unwavering commitment to safety and the highest quality care, and we serve as a catalyst for healthcare transformation through clinical trials, leading-edge research, innovative care delivery models and robust virtual care networks. The expertise and empathy of our more than 40,000 team members along with more than 8,500 independent and employed clinicians are at the heart of Our Cause as industry leaders caring for communities across the Carolinas. In 2023, Novant Health provided more than $1.6 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.
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