NKCH and MH Among Forbes Top 20 Best Employers in Missouri
September 20, 2023Categories: PRESS RELEASE
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North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health is ranked No. 20 among all employers in Missouri, moving up 34 positions from 2022. NKCH and MH ranked fifth among in-state hospitals and health systems, up from ninth last year. The health system ranked among Forbes Best Employers by State for the third time in four years.
“We are proud to be one of the 20 best companies to work for in Missouri,” said Stephen Reintjes Sr., MD, president and CEO of NKCH and MH. “We have worked diligently to build a culture that provides opportunity, encourages diversity and rewards excellence.”
Forbes and market research firm Statista surveyed 70,000 people from every state and Washington DC, representing companies with at least 500 employees. The anonymous surveys asked if participants would recommend their employers to others. Respondents evaluated employers on several factors, including compensation, development, diversity and work conditions. Participants also evaluated other companies in their areas.
“The values that guide our organization are central in our workplace,” said Dawn Bryant, vice president of Human Resources with NKCH and MH. “We believe compassion, teamwork, respect, accountability, quality and community should play critical roles in how we treat our patients and how we support our employees.”
This is the second time in 2023 NKCH and MH advanced in the Forbes rankings. In February, the annual list of America’s Best Midsize Employers ranked the health system No. 148 of 500 companies, up 34 spots from 2022. This survey of U.S. employees working for businesses with 1,000-5,000 workers also placed NKCH and MH as the top midsize hospital and health system employer in Kansas City for the second consecutive year.
About North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health
For more than 65 years, North Kansas City Hospital has been the Northland's preferred healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch.
NKCH is an acute care facility with 451 licensed beds and 550 physicians representing 49 medical specialties. From our award-winning cardiovascular and orthopedic programs to our cancer, emergency, neuroscience, spine, women’s and other services, we provide a lifetime of care.
Through our Meritas Health subsidiary, NKCH offers the largest network of physician practices in the Northland, with more than 280 primary and specialty care doctors and advanced practice providers in 35 convenient locations, including an express care clinic in the 64th Street Hy-Vee store.
Our accreditations demonstrate our commitment to providing quality healthcare, including:
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet®designation
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services four-star rating
- The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® and certification for Comprehensive Cardiac Center, Advanced Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement, and Primary Stroke Center
Our oncology partnership with The University of Kansas Cancer Center provides patients with access to clinical trials and state-of-the-art radiation therapy.
Our mission, vision and values reflect a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our employees, the Northland community and beyond. U.S. News & World Report ranked NKCH High Performing in nine procedures and conditions and named NKCH a Best Regional Hospital. Forbes honored NKCH as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, ranking NKCH the top midsize hospital and health system in the Kansas City area and No. 148 midsize company in the nation.
Each year NKCH serves more than 24,000 people through its dynamic Community Health & Wellness programs.