Healthcare System Overview

An In-Depth Look into the Healthcare System

A Legacy of Excellence in Patient-Centered Care

As you step into IU Health Arnett Hospital, you're joining Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system—an organization where medical innovation, academic excellence, and compassionate care converge to create an exceptional healing environment. Indiana University Health stands as the preeminent healthcare provider in Indiana, combining world-class clinical expertise with the teaching and research capabilities of Indiana University School of Medicine. This powerful partnership grants you access to cutting-edge treatments, groundbreaking research, and specialized expertise that elevates your practice beyond what's possible in many community hospital settings.

IU Health's rich history of medical breakthroughs and community service traces back to its founding organizations: the United Methodist Church and Indiana University. This dual heritage has created a healthcare system that values both scientific advancement and compassionate, whole-person care. With nearly 36,000 employees across 16 hospitals statewide, you'll be part of a vast professional network that shares knowledge, resources, and a commitment to making Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

  • Indiana's largest network of physicians, offering unparalleled collaborative opportunities
  • Healthcare system consistently ranked #1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report
  • Nonprofit organization with over $1 billion in community benefit and investment, serving more than 1.2 million individuals
  • Unique partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine providing access to leading-edge treatments available first, and often only, at IU Health
  • System-wide commitment to the "IU Health Way" culture that emphasizes respect, team-based care, and excellence
  • Care Affordability Plan that has saved patients and employers over $1 billion while maintaining quality
  • Impressive research infrastructure with IU School of Medicine receiving $519 million in research grant funding

IU Health Arnett Hospital: A Cornerstone of Care in Lafayette

Excellence and Innovation in a Community Setting

IU Health Arnett Hospital represents a perfect blend of community-focused care with academic resources. Beginning as the Arnett-Crockett clinic in 1922—one of the nation's first multi-specialty clinics—it has evolved into a comprehensive healthcare facility with over 40 specialties, 23 outpatient clinics, and a 191-bed hospital. The facility combines the personal touch of community medicine with the sophisticated resources of a major academic health system.

IU Health Arnett Hospital has earned the prestigious Magnet designation, healthcare's highest honor for nursing excellence and superior patient outcomes. This recognition, awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, reflects the facility's commitment to nursing excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care. Redesignated as a Magnet facility in 2021, this achievement demonstrates the hospital's ongoing journey of excellence and continuous quality improvement.

  • 191-bed hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and technology (construction completed in 2010)
  • Full-service emergency department providing 24/7 care for both adults and children with approximately 46,240 ER visits annually
  • Strong financial performance with $446 million in net patient revenue and an impressive 21.6% net operating profit margin (92nd percentile)
  • Recognized with multiple Healthgrades awards, including the Patient Safety Excellence Award and America's 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award
  • First hospital in Indiana with an American College of Surgeons-verified Level III Trauma Center
  • Teaching hospital affiliated with IU School of Medicine's Family Medicine Residency program
  • Medical Office Building attached to the hospital, creating seamless integration between inpatient, outpatient, and specialty care
  • Dominant market position with 47.3% inpatient market share and 54.6% outpatient market share in the region

Academic Excellence and Clinical Innovation

Where Research Meets Everyday Practice

Your practice at IU Health Arnett will benefit from the system's partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine, offering unique opportunities for collaboration, research, and education. As an unopposed community-based program, IU Health Arnett offers physicians the chance to develop broader clinical skills while maintaining access to subspecialty expertise through virtual consultations and seamless referral pathways.

The hospital serves as a training site for the IU School of Medicine Family Medicine Residency program, creating a dynamic environment of teaching and learning. With 1,442 residents and fellows across the IU Health system, this academic connection enriches the practice environment while maintaining focus on community-based patient care. You'll experience the satisfaction of contributing to the next generation of physicians while enjoying the collegial atmosphere of a community hospital setting.

  • Longitudinal curriculum model that integrates team-based care with population health approaches
  • Access to virtual tumor boards and clinical trials through the IU School of Medicine connection
  • Teaching opportunities through residency and medical education programs
  • Seamless referral pathways to highly specialized care at academic centers when needed
  • Culture that balances clinical excellence with physician wellbeing and professional satisfaction
  • Case Mix Index of 1.66, reflecting a diverse and clinically challenging patient population
  • Strong clinical quality metrics with excellent performance in readmission reduction and hospital-acquired condition prevention (88th percentile)
  • Collaborative environment with over 1,000 dedicated employees working across clinical and support services

At IU Health Arnett Hospital, you'll practice medicine in an environment that combines the best of community care with the resources of a world-class academic health system—all while enjoying the support of a healthcare organization committed to excellence, innovation, and the well-being of both patients and providers.

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