SSM Health Care is a Catholic, not-for-profit United States health care system with an international reputation as a pioneer in the use of quality measures to improve care. With more than 7,000 physicians and more than 25,000 employees in four states, SSM is one of the largest employers in every community it serves. It is located in Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Illinois and Missouri. In every region, SSM facilities forge creative relationships in the community to foster healthier people and healthier neighborhoods. Through these relationships and at its various sites, SSM serves more than 1.5 million people annually.
An early adopter of the electronic health record, SSM provides care in a range of convenient settings, including hospitals, a pediatric medical center, outpatient centers, rural and inner city clinics, surgery centers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, physician offices, an emergency center, rehabilitation facilities, home care, and hospice.
Based in St. Louis, Mo., SSM Health Care owns 18 hospitals, has affiliations with more than 40 rural hospitals, owns two nursing homes, and has a variety of partnerships with physicians, including Dean Health Plan in Wisconsin.
It is sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Mary and based in St. Louis, Missouri. It is one of the largest Catholic systems in the United States.
Read more about SSM Health Care: History of SSM Health Care, About SSM Health Care, Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
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