What Methodist Hospitals does

Methodist Hospitals is a not-for-profit acute-care hospital system headquartered in Gary, Indiana, serving Northwest Indiana since 1923 as The Methodist Hospitals, Inc. It operates two principal hospital campuses — Northlake in Gary and Southlake in Merrillville — together with the Midlake campus in Gary and four CareFirst immediate-care outpatient clinics in Crown Point, Merrillville, Schererville, and Valparaiso. The system functions as the designated Regional Coordination Center for Emergency Medical Services in a seven-county catchment area (Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Stark, Jasper, Pulaski, Newton) under a Governor designation held continuously since 1975, and is the only Northwest Indiana hospital with an Emergency Medicine residency program via Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

The system delivers a broad clinical portfolio across a Commission on Cancer-accredited Cancer Center (continuously accredited since 1974), a Heart and Vascular Institute, a NeuroScience Institute with a Comprehensive Stroke Center, an Orthopedic and Spine Center, a Breast Care Center, a 16-bed Behavioral Health unit, an ACS-MBSAQIP Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery program, a Maternal and Infant Care Center with NICU, and a Center for Bloodless Medicine. Underlying capital technology includes da Vinci Xi and da Vinci 5 surgical systems, an Elekta Esprit Gamma Knife, a Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator, the Monarch robotic lung diagnostic platform, and 3D mammography — supported by oncology nurse navigators, a CAAHEP-accredited paramedic training program, the STAR Center for forensic trauma services, and the Tolleston Opportunity Campus community initiative in Gary.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service patient care across inpatient acute services, outpatient ambulatory care (CareFirst), and specialty programs (cancer, cardiac, bariatric, neuroscience, orthopedics), with published federal price-transparency standard charges, participation in Medicare, Indiana Medicaid and the Healthy Indiana Plan, commercial managed care, TRICARE, and Veterans Choice, and a financial-assistance program for uninsured/underinsured patients. Methodist is independently governed as a community non-profit with no disclosed parent company or PE/VC ownership; CEO is Dan Miller and Chairman of the Board is Robert Johnson III.

Name

Methodist Hospitals

Legal name

The Methodist Hospitals, Inc.

Website

https://methodisthospitals.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Methodist Hospitals is a not-for-profit, two-campus acute care hospital system in Northwest Indiana (Gary and Merrillville) operating four CareFirst urgent-care clinics and a seven-county EMS Regional Coordination Center, serving regional patients across cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, orthopedic, bariatric, and behavioral health service lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (6223), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), All Other Outpatient Care Centers (621498), Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (62221)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based & Nonprofit Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA), Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAC), Neurology & Neurosurgical Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAD), Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB), Ambulatory Cardiology Diagnostic & Procedure Centers (Non-hospital-based) (HLAFABAK)

Keywords

• Acute care hospital
• Oncology services
• Emergency services
• Cardiac care
• Behavioral health

Headquarters

HQ city

Gary

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Acute care hospital services including emergency, surgical, oncology, cardiac, and specialty care delivered at hospital campuses and outpatient facilities
2. Outpatient and Ambulatory Services: CareFirst immediate care clinics, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, and outpatient procedures at multiple regional locations
3. Specialty Programs: Cancer center, behavioral health, bariatric surgery, heart and vascular, neuroscience and other specialty service lines
4. Price TransparencyCharges: Standard charges and rates for hospital items and services as required by federal price transparency regulations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Methodist Hospitals is a not-for-profit acute care hospital system that delivers comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, emergency, surgical, and specialty medical services across two main campuses (Northlake in Gary and Southlake in Merrillville, Indiana) plus four CareFirst immediate care clinics and multiple outpatient specialty centers. Its core clinical offerings span oncology, cardiac and vascular care, neuroscience and stroke, orthopedics, behavioral health, women's and infant care, bariatric/weight loss surgery, robotic-assisted surgery, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, bloodless medicine, and emergency medical services, supported by advanced diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation.

Product overview

Methodist Hospitals is a multi-campus healthcare system serving Northwest Indiana with two main hospital campuses (Northlake in Gary and Southlake in Merrillville) and multiple outpatient facilities. The organization operates as a unified hospital system offering comprehensive medical services through distinct clinical centers and programs. Key products include Robotic-Assisted Surgery (da Vinci Xi and da Vinci 5 systems), the Northwest Indiana Gamma Knife Center (Elekta Esprit radiosurgery), the fully accredited Cancer Center (since 1974) with TrueBeam radiotherapy, Breast Care Center with 3D mammography, Heart and Vascular Institute, NeuroScience Institute with Comprehensive Stroke Center, Orthopedic & Spine Center, Emergency Services at both campuses, CareFirst immediate care clinics (four locations), Behavioral Health Services, Digestive Center with TIF procedure capability, and the Center for Bloodless Medicine. The hospital also operates education programs including EMT and Paramedic Training (CAAHEP-accredited), patient navigation services, community health initiatives like Tolleston Opportunity Campus, and financial assistance programs. The system provides subspecialty services spanning maternal/infant care, diabetes management, weight loss solutions, sleep medicine with Inspire Therapy, wound care, rehabilitation, home health, and pharmacy services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CareFirst: Award-winning ambulatory care clinics offering immediate care and more at four Northwest Indiana locations (Crown Point, Merrillville, Schererville, Valparaiso).
• Methodist Hospitals Cancer Center
• NeuroScience Institute
• Heart and Vascular Institute
• Methodist Hospitals Breast Care Center
• Northwest Indiana Gamma Knife Center at Methodist Hospitals

Products and services

• Emergency Services 24/7 emergency departments at the Northlake (Gary) and Southlake (Merrillville) campuses providing trauma care, fast-track urgent care, and serving as the Indiana Governor-designated Regional Coordination Center for the 7-county region.
• Cancer Center Commission on Cancer-accredited comprehensive cancer care including diagnostic services, radiation oncology with TrueBeam and Gamma Knife, chemotherapy, surgical services, clinical trials, and supportive care.
• Breast Care Center Comprehensive breast health services including 3D mammography (tomosynthesis), diagnostic imaging, high-risk breast program, and breast cancer treatment with multidisciplinary team approach.
• Northwest Indiana Gamma Knife Center Radiosurgical center equipped with Elekta Esprit technology providing non-invasive treatment of brain tumors, vascular malformations, and trigeminal neuralgia.
• Heart and Vascular Institute Cardiac and vascular care including cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, coronary artery disease treatments, heart rhythm lab, and cardiovascular clinical trials.
• NeuroScience Institute Neurological services including stroke center, brain tumor program, multiple sclerosis program, headache clinic, neurovascular center, and infusion center.
• Orthopedic & Spine Center Musculoskeletal care including total joint replacement, spine care, sports medicine, orthopedic procedures, and osteoporosis clinic.
• CareFirst Immediate Care Clinics Award-winning immediate care clinics at four Northwest Indiana locations offering walk-in care for minor illnesses and injuries, primary care, and select specialty services at lower cost than ER visits.
• Behavioral Health Services Inpatient behavioral medicine with 16-bed secure unit at Northlake Campus for acute psychiatric care of adults (ages 18-54) including clinical depression and schizophrenia, with board-certified psychiatrists on staff.
• Robotic-Assisted Surgery Surgical robotic systems including da Vinci Xi and da Vinci 5 (DV5) for minimally invasive procedures across multiple specialties — Methodist is the only NWI hospital with these systems.
• Digestive Center Endoscopy services for digestive tract diagnosis and treatment including GERD, Barrett's esophagus, hemorrhoids, and rectal motility disorders, with TIF procedure and laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication offerings.
• Maternal and Infant Care Center Obstetric services including advanced obstetrical care, childbirth education, labor and delivery, lactation services, and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
• Methodist Weight Loss Solutions (Bariatric Surgery) Bariatric surgery program (ACS MBSAQIP Comprehensive Center accredited) with over 1,000 patients helped since 2002, including gastric procedures and medical weight loss solutions.
• Sleep Center Certified sleep center for diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders including sleep apnea, with Inspire Therapy mask-free treatment option.
• Wound Care Specialized treatment for non-healing wounds with trained wound care experts using advanced diagnostic and treatment protocols.
• Rehabilitation Services CARF-accredited inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation with state-of-the-art facilities providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
• Home Health Services Healthcare services delivered in patients' homes including skilled nursing, therapy, and personal care.
• Center for Bloodless Medicine Bloodless medicine program offering surgery and medical care without donor blood using cell saver, electrocautery, and other conservation techniques — first in Northwest Indiana and one of about 100 in the country.
• Outpatient Surgery Center Ambulatory surgical services with skilled surgeons, anesthesiologists, and staff for outpatient procedures.
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for appearance enhancement or repair of conditions from aging, childbirth, illness, or injury.
• Diabetes Center Diabetes education and management resources for newly diagnosed and existing diabetes patients with experienced specialists.
• Outpatient Pharmacy Public pharmacy with specialty pharmacy program offering personalized service and patient education.
• Ear, Nose and Throat / Otolaryngology ENT services focused on general otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, including ear and hearing issues, nasal and sinus disease, voice disorders, and Inspire Therapy for sleep apnea.
• EMT Training Program Hybrid EMT training program with online coursework and in-person training at the Midlake Campus, preparing students for the National Registry EMT exam.
• Paramedic Training Program CAAHEP-accredited 16-month paramedic education program with classroom, skills lab, and clinical training including hospital and ambulance experience.
• Respiratory Therapy Services Evaluation and treatment of breathing disorders by licensed respiratory therapists.
• Advanced Outpatient Diagnostics Comprehensive outpatient diagnostic imaging and laboratory services.
• STAR Center (Sexual Trauma Awareness and Recovery) Sexual Trauma Awareness and Recovery Center providing medical forensic services to survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child abuse, human trafficking, and elder abuse.
• Inspire Therapy FDA-approved mask-free obstructive sleep apnea treatment using an implanted device with remote control to stimulate airway muscles during sleep.
• Monarch Lung Cancer Diagnostics Platform Robotic lung cancer diagnostic technology enabling earlier detection of lung cancer through improved reach, vision, and control during bronchoscopy procedures.
• Cancer Patient Navigation Services Oncology nurse navigators guiding cancer patients through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship with appointment coordination and resource access across breast, lung, gynecological, and head & neck cancers.
• Financial Assistance Services Programs helping uninsured or underinsured patients, including financial assistance applications, Medicaid enrollment support, Helping Hand Loan Program, and monthly payment plans.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award for Stroke from American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Chicago Bears Bears Care FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Partnership providing grants enabling the Methodist Hospitals Breast Care Center to offer free 3D screening and diagnostic mammograms to uninsured or underinsured Northwest Indiana women since 2013.
• Northwest Indiana Patient Safety Coalition (NWIPSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of coalition fostering culture of patient safety through collaborative healthcare forum for organizations, community leaders and educational institutions using evidence-based practices.
• Northwestern Memorial HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency Medicine Residents from Northwestern Memorial Hospital gain experience in critical care and trauma while training at Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus.
• Veterans Affairs (VA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMethodist Hospitals participates in VA Assistance eligible programs and accepts TRICARE and Veterans Choice Program for military personnel.
• Indiana State DepartmentcoreOthersDesignated as Regional Coordination Center for Emergency Medical Services by the governor of Indiana since 1975. RCC accredited by Department of Homeland Security - EMS Division serving 7-county area.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Community Health Network: Indianapolis-based nonprofit health system with multiple hospitals across Central Indiana; serves as a statewide peer for hospital operations, oncology, and specialty service line benchmarking.
• Advocate Health Care: Large Chicago-area nonprofit system with hospitals immediately across the Illinois border; competes with Methodist for patients commuting from NWI to Chicago for specialty care and ambulatory services.
• Indiana University Health: Indiana's largest nonprofit health system providing full-spectrum tertiary and quaternary care; competes for high-acuity referrals from NWI and represents the academic ceiling that Methodist partners with rather than competes with directly.
• Northwestern Medicine (Northwestern Memorial HealthCare): Large Chicago-area academic health system with Northwestern Memorial Hospital; partners with Methodist for emergency medicine resident training and is a downstream quaternary referral destination for complex NWI cases.

Direct peers

• Northwest Health (La Porte/Porter): Regional hospital system with Northwest Health - La Porte and Northwest Health - Porter serving the NWI service area; acute care competitor with overlapping emergency, surgical and specialty services.
• Community Healthcare System: Northwest Indiana-based nonprofit health system operating Community Hospital in Munster, St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart; directly competes with Methodist in NWI acute care, oncology, cardiac and emergency services.
• Franciscan Health (Franciscan Alliance): Faith-based nonprofit Catholic health system operating Franciscan Health Dyer, Hammond, Munster and Crown Point in NWI; head-to-head competitor with Methodist for inpatient, outpatient, oncology and immediate care services across the same service area.

Emerging players

• Rush University Medical Center: Chicago-based academic medical center expanding specialty and cancer care reach into the Indiana suburbs; comparable for cancer program (CoC accreditation), neurosciences and stroke service line benchmarking.
• VillageMD / Summit Health: Primary care and immediate care operator expanding value-based and outpatient access; comparable to Methodist's CareFirst walk-in/primary care strategy in NWI.

Regional players

• St. Catherine Hospital (now part of Community Healthcare System): East Chicago hospital within the Community Healthcare System serving overlapping Lake County populations; relevant peer for safety-net, ED volume and bilingual service delivery comparisons with Methodist's Northlake Campus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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