Clay Reporter

For the third consecutive year, North Kansas City Hospital (NKCH) and Meritas Health have been recognized on Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. This year, they are the sole healthcare provider from the Kansas City area to make the list, securing the 171st position out of 489 companies nationwide. The full list can be accessed on Forbes' website.

Stephen Reintjes Sr., MD, president and CEO of NKCH and MH, commented on this achievement: “Being recognized as one of the best employers in the nation is a reflection of our goal to invest in our employees’ growth. We strive to create an environment where our team feels valued and respected.”

The culture at NKCH promotes employee well-being beyond work hours by focusing on mental health, educational opportunities, and financial stability.

North Kansas City Hospital has served as a preferred healthcare provider in the Northland for over 67 years. It operates as an acute care facility with 451 licensed beds and more than 600 physicians across 49 medical specialties. Their services include award-winning cardiovascular and orthopedic programs, along with cancer care, emergency services, neuroscience, spine care, women's health services, among others.

Through its subsidiary Meritas Health, NKCH maintains the largest network of provider practices in the Northland. This network comprises over 280 primary and specialty care doctors and advanced practice providers across more than 35 locations. These include an express care clinic located within the Hy-Vee store on 64th Street.

NKCH holds several notable designations including:

- American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet designation

- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services four-star rating

- The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval

- Certifications for Comprehensive Cardiac Center, Advanced Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement, Spine Surgery, Perinatal Care, Primary Stroke Center, and Wound Care Management Certification