An In-Depth Look into the Healthcare System
Eisenhower Medical Center – Premier Healthcare in the Coachella Valley
Eisenhower Medical Center stands as the Coachella Valley's premier healthcare institution, offering world-class medical care in the serene desert oasis of Rancho Mirage, California. As a not-for-profit institution established in 1971, Eisenhower has grown from a 289-bed hospital into a comprehensive health system with multiple campuses. Its 130-acre main campus includes the distinguished 463-bed Eisenhower Hospital, recognized as a teaching hospital with Family and Internal Medicine residency programs. The system supports over 3,000 employees and more than 500 physicians across 40+ specialties.
From the newly expanded Emergency Department to clinical collaborations in the Annenberg Health Sciences Building and Lucy Curci Cancer Center, Eisenhower exemplifies the balance of technological advancement and healing design inspired by the desert landscape.
Facility and Structure
- Type: Not-for-profit, community-based healthcare system with teaching hospital designation
- Main Campus: 130 acres in Rancho Mirage, 463-bed hospital (376 staffed beds)
- Total Facility Area: 1,740,092 sq. ft. with 16 operating rooms
- Other Locations: Palm Springs, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage
- Founded: 1971, named for President Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Governance: Board of Directors of community and healthcare leaders
- Leadership: Martin Massiello (CEO), Melanie Long (CFO), Dr. Alan Williamson (CMO), Annette Brown (CNO)
- Workforce: 3,891 employees, 980 affiliated physicians, 126 interns/residents
Clinical & Technological Excellence
- Designations: Comprehensive Stroke Center, Certified Primary PCI Center
- Specialties: Cardiology, Orthopedics, Neuroscience, Oncology, Women's Health
- Technology: Robotic surgery, advanced imaging, fully integrated Epic EMR
Primary Clinical Centers
- Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center
- Eisenhower Desert Cardiology Center
- Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center
- Eisenhower Neuroscience Institute
- Eisenhower Memory Care Center
- Eisenhower Women's Health Center
Specialized Programs
- Comprehensive Stroke & STEMI Receiving Center
- Wellness Institute, Diabetes and Weight Management Programs
- Dolores Hope Outpatient Care Center
- Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center
Clinical Metrics
- LOS: 3.39 days
- Bed Utilization: 56.3%
- Case Mix Index: 1.97
- Annual Discharges: 23,170
- Annual ER Visits: 81,739
Quality Performance
- Medicare Value-Based Purchasing: 54th percentile nationally
- Readmission Metrics: 99th percentile
- Zero Hospital-Acquired Condition penalties
- 70th percentile in Medicare Spending per Patient
Academic & Research Environment
- Residencies: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
- Fellowships: Select specialized programs
- Affiliations: Academic partnerships with medical schools
- Resources: Annenberg Health Sciences Building with CME, conferences, library
- Research: Ongoing clinical trials and evidence-based initiatives
Awards & Recognition
- America’s 100 Best Hospitals – Healthgrades
- Top Surgical Care – Healthgrades
- Magnet® Recognition for nursing excellence
- Leapfrog Group: “A” Grade for Patient Safety
- Joint Commission: Primary Stroke Center Certification
- STS: Top heart bypass surgery rating
- LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation
- 4-Star Overall CMS Rating
- High patient satisfaction (66th percentile HCAHPS)
Community Impact & Service Area
- Primary Service Area: Coachella Valley (includes 9 cities)
- Secondary Area: Greater Riverside County
- Demographics: Retirees, snowbirds, young families, Latino population
Top Patient Origination
- Palm Desert (26.7%)
- Rancho Mirage (9.8%)
- Cathedral City (9.8%)
- La Quinta (8.5%)
Payor Mix & Financial Profile
- Medicare: 31.1% ($370M)
- Medicaid: 6.6% ($78.6M)
- Private/Self-Pay/Other: 62.3% ($740.1M)
- Top Insurers: UnitedHealthcare (8.6%), BCBS (6.7%), IEHP (5.8%)
- Annual Revenue: $1.19 billion with 14.7% growth
- Market Share: 51.6% inpatient, 71.0% outpatient
Vision & Future Direction
- Mission: "To serve mankind with a selfless passion for excellence in patient care, research, and education"
- Vision: "To be a center of excellence for education, prevention, and treatment of disease"
- Values: Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration
- Recent Investments: $500 million for ED expansion, new units, technology upgrades
- Future Focus: Expanded outpatient care, telemedicine growth, specialty center development
Historical Significance
- 1966: Groundbreaking with President Eisenhower
- 1971: Hospital opening
- 1980s–2000s: Major expansions, outpatient growth, specialty centers
- Philanthropy: Supported by Bob & Dolores Hope, the Annenbergs, and other notable residents
At Eisenhower Medical Center, you’ll practice medicine within a system that blends major medical resources with the personal touch of community care, all nestled in one of California’s most desirable locations.