Who We Are
A physician-led health system built on quality, compassion, and community — transforming hospitals and lives across America.
From Saving Hospitals to Building a Healthier Tomorrow
Prime Healthcare stands apart by transforming financially distressed hospitals into thriving community assets. Founded by physician Dr. Prem Reddy, our physician-led model ensures that clinical excellence and compassionate care remain at the forefront of every decision. Today, Prime is the fourth largest for-profit health system in the United States, and twenty-one of our hospitals are members of the non-profit Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Founded
2001, by Dr. Prem Reddy
Headquarters
Ontario, California
Hospitals
55 across 15 states
Team
60,000+ staff & affiliated physicians
Our Vision
To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system in the nation — setting the standard for clinical excellence and compassionate, value-based care in every community we serve.
Our Mission
To save hospitals and transform healthcare by delivering the highest quality, most compassionate care possible — preserving access to local care for generations to come.
Our Values
Quality in every outcome. Compassion at every bedside. Community in every decision. Physician-led leadership in every hospital.
55 hospitals in 15 states, more than 360 outpatient locations, and over 60,000 staff and affiliated physicians — recognized among the nation's top 10 health systems for patient safety.
National recognition accelerates: Forbes "Top Hospitals by State," Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Awards, and Lown Institute social responsibility honors across the network.
Expansion beyond California into the Midwest, Northeast, Texas, and the South — acquiring and revitalizing community hospitals, with the Prime Healthcare Foundation growing to 21 not-for-profit hospitals.
The Prime Healthcare Foundation is established as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity, expanding access to care for the poor and medically underserved.
Physician Dr. Prem Reddy founds Prime Healthcare in Southern California with a mission to save hospitals and deliver compassionate, quality care.
Meet the Team Behind the Mission
From our hospitals to our headquarters, Prime people make the difference — for patients and communities nationwide.
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