Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center has been ranked among the top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the country by Premier Inc., marking the 13th time the hospital has been named to the prestigious list. Premier, a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company, announced the top 50 Heart Hospitals for 2025 last week. Rankings are based on an annual study that factors in several key performance areas including efficiency, outcomes and patient experience. In the 2025 study, the Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center received 5-stars (out of 5) in all key metrics.
According to the Premier Study, Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center is the only Community Hospital in Indiana to be named to the list, ranking third among Community Hospitals nationwide. This year marks the 13th year Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center has been ranked in the top 50 nationally by Premier. More than 900 American hospitals were scored on 23 metrics across five categories this year, and the top 50 hospitals outperformed their peers very category. If every U.S. hospital executed the same level of care as the 2025 honorees, it is
estimated that 14,000 lives could be saved annually.
"This recognition brings a deep sense of pride to our entire clinical team, as it highlights an Indiana hospital excelling on the national stage," said Lori Shannon, President of Ascension St.
Vincent Heart Center. "I am incredibly proud of our physician owners and grateful to our cardiovascular team for their unwavering dedication in earning this honor. Since our inception,
we have remained committed to the health of central Indiana, and thanks to our associates’ dedication, we will continue to do so for years to come."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, somebody dies from heart disease every 33 seconds. Roughly one in 20 U.S. adults aged 20 and older has coronary artery disease, the most common type of cardiovascular disease, and every 40 seconds, someone experiences a heart attack, highlighting how prevalent cardiovascular disease is in the lives of Americans. "This prestigious honor is a testament to the dedication and expertise of every member of our cardiovascular team, whose unwavering commitment has made Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center a leader in providing exceptional heart care—both in our state and across the nation," said Gregory Mazanek, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center.
