Santa Fe, Rio Rancho hospitals named to Lown Institute 'Honor Roll' for acute care

Two New Mexico hospitals, one of which is in Santa Fe, have been named to the Lown Institute's annual "Honor Roll" for acute care. 

According to the institute, 154 acute care hospitals are recognized each year out of nearly 3,000 nationwide and are scored on measures of equity, value and outcomes. The University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center ranked No. 5 on the 2024 list, and Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center came in at No. 76. 

The Lown Institute is a nonprofit organization that advocates for "bold ideas for a just and caring system for health," according to a news release.