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Largest IDNs in Missouri

Missouri is the 18th largest state in the U.S. by population. There are more than 167 hospitals in Missouri, many of which are part of a broader integrated delivery network (IDN).

IDNs, sometimes referred to as health systems, are networks of one or more healthcare facilities that can include hospitals, health clinics, physician groups, imaging centers, or ambulatory surgery centers. Healthcare organizations often target larger IDNs to gain access to more facilities and greater distribution potential.

Using the Definitive Healthcare HospitalView product, we created a list of IDNs in Missouri based on net patient revenue (NPR) and the number of affiliated hospitals.

Missouri IDNs with the most hospitals

RankMO IDN nameCityDefinitive ID# of affiliated hospitalsNet patient revenue# of staffed beds# of dischargesExplore dataset
1Ascension HealthSaint Louis4695128$22,299,893,09517,117686,410Explore
2Mercy (MO)Saint Louis702744$6,373,096,3894,920201,227Explore
3SSM HealthSaint Louis644634$5,533,925,3604,266171,566Explore
4BJC HealthCareSaint Louis707628$7,583,074,7754,323189,733Explore
5Saint Lukes Health System (Kansas City MO)Kansas City702614$1,871,039,1781,05147,083Explore
6SSM Health St LouisSaint Louis85843111$2,817,581,4522,39390,691Explore
7VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)Kansas City5418079862Explore
8University of Missouri Health Care (AKA MU Health Care)Columbia23427$1,604,922,33676031,975Explore
9Missouri Department of Mental HealthJefferson City8429877$242,928,455899354Explore
10CoxHealthSpringfield48695$1,878,267,87086539,269Explore

Fig. 1 Analysis of data from the Definitive Healthcare HospitalView product. Data sourced from the Medicare Cost Report and is displayed according to the most recent 12-month interval tracked in our database. Data accessed May 2024.

What Missouri IDN has the most affiliated hospitals?

The Missouri health system with the most affiliated hospitals is Ascension Health, with 128 hospitals. They are one of the largest IDNs across the United States based on their number of affiliated hospitals, and are one of the five largest IDNs based on the number of staffed beds—a metric that can signal increased revenue potential.

The health system with the second most affiliated hospitals is Mercy (MO), with 44 hospitals. They are also one of the largest IDNs in the United States. This faith-based health system is focused on advancing technology that better allows for more efficient, personal, and effective care.

The Missouri IDN with the third-highest number of hospitals is SSM Health, with 34 affiliated hospitals. This Catholic, not-for-profit health system provides care to those in Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.

Top Missouri IDNs by net patient revenue

RankMO IDN nameCityDefinitive ID# of affiliated hospitalsNet patient revenue# of staffed beds# of dischargesExplore dataset
1Ascension HealthSaint Louis4695128$22,299,893,09517,117686,410Explore
2BJC HealthCareSaint Louis707628$7,583,074,7754,323189,733Explore
3Mercy (MO)Saint Louis702744$6,373,096,3894,920201,227Explore
4SSM HealthSaint Louis644634$5,533,925,3604,266171,566Explore
5SSM Health St LouisSaint Louis85843111$2,817,581,4522,39390,691Explore
6CoxHealthSpringfield48695$1,878,267,87086539,269Explore
7Saint Lukes Health System (Kansas City MO)Kansas City702614$1,871,039,1781,05147,083Explore
8University of Missouri Health Care (AKA MU Health Care)Columbia23427$1,604,922,33676031,975Explore
9Childrens Mercy Kansas City (FKA Childrens Mercy Hospital and Clinics)Kansas City5501752$1,549,883,13837014,736Explore
10Mosaic Life Care (FKA Heartland Health)Saint Joseph5422024$780,074,28844716,058Explore

Fig. 2 Analysis of data from the Definitive Healthcare HospitalView product. Data sourced from the Medicare Cost Report and is displayed according to the most recent 12-month interval tracked in our database. Data accessed May 2024.

What Missouri IDN has the highest net patient revenue (NPR)?

The IDN in Missouri with the highest net patient revenue is Ascension Health, with an NPR of $22.2 billion. In addition to being one of the largest IDNs across the United States, Ascension Health is also one of the highest-earning IDNs based on NPR. With such a high NPR, Ascension Health has the opportunity and means to extend its service areas or update its technology to meet the ever-changing medical device landscape.

The IDN with the second highest NPR in Missouri is BJC HealthCare, with an NPR of $7.5 billion. They are partnered with the Washington University School of Medicine and the Siteman Cancer Center to discover breakthrough treatments and pioneer advanced procedures.

Finally, Mercy (MO) has the third-highest NPR in Missouri, with an NPR of $6.3 billion.

NPR is a common financial metric of IDNs and healthcare organizations, but it is not the only metric providing insight into an IDN. For those looking to target their marketing and produce effective sales conversations, it is also helpful to know an IDN’s integration level, relationships, and referrals.

The benefits of targeting IDNs in Missouri

Selling into the healthcare space is complicated, and even more so when you’re looking to target IDNs since each has a unique model. However, it is this uniqueness that makes a targeted approach to marketing all the more important, as it allows you to personalize your sales outreach and target only the IDNs that are the best fit for your company.

To narrow down your potential IDNs into a fine-tuned list of targets, understanding the broader health system landscape is essential. If you’re bringing your product or service to market, knowing which Missouri IDNs have the most affiliated hospitals and the highest NPR can help you target the most lucrative opportunities.

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An IDN’s number of affiliated hospitals and NPR are only two metrics available on Missouri IDNs. To discover more insights, start a free trial of the Definitive Healthcare platform and access the latest healthcare commercial intelligence on hospitals and physicians.