Founded in 2001, Prime Healthcare has emerged as one of the nationÍs leading hospital systems. Prime Healthcare was founded by Dr. Prem Reddy, a physician with a mission to save hospitals, improve community healthcare and provide the very best care to patients. Our philosophy is that all healthcare is local. Each of our hospitals serves the unique needs of their communities while providing exceptional care with the strength and support of Prime Healthcare. Through a physician-directed and patient-centered model, passionate dedication to quality, evidence-based best practices, operational efficiency, technology and capital investment, our hospitals are recognized among the best in the nation. Prime Healthcare has been named a ñ15 Top Health Systemî by Truven and our hospitals are consistently among the ñTop 100 Hospitalsî in the country. Prime Healthcare stands apart from others by its unique ability to save and transform hospitals. We have been named the ñfastest growing hospital systemî in the country by Modern Healthcare. And as we continue to grow and fulfill our mission of ñsaving hospitals, saving jobs and saving lives,î we remain committed to delivering exceptional care, and creating a legacy that will improve healthcare. Prime Healthcare and the non-profit Prime Healthcare Foundation employ nearly 45,000 people and own and operate 45 acute care hospitals in California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Alabama and Missouri. Prime Healthcare was recognized as a Top 15 Health System in the nation in 2012 and 2013. It also earned the distinction in 2008. The Truven Health Analytics 100 Top Hospitals"_ award winners for Prime Healthcare in 2017 were Chino Valley Medical Center (sixth time) and Sherman Oaks Hospital (two times). Prime Healthcare hospitals have earned this recognition 38 times."