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{{Use American English|date=March 2025}} {{Infobox organization | name = Bon Secours Mercy Health | logo = Bon Secors Mercy Health logo.png | image = | caption = | image_size = 61,000 employees | formation = {{start date and age|2018|09}} | founder = | type = Charitable organization | tax_id = 521301088 | registration_id = | status = 501(c)(3) | purpose = health care | headquarters = | location = Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | region_served = United States and Ireland | leader_title = President and CEO | leader_name = John M. Starcher, Jr | key_people = | main_organ = | revenue = | awards = {{Bulleted list}} * American Hospital Association/CHIME: Most Wired * Association for Healthcare Philanthropy: High Performer * Business Group on Health: Best Employer * Coalition for Physician Well-being: Medicus Integra Award * Gallup: Great Workplace * Healthcare Financial Management Association: MAP Certificate of Recognition in Revenue Cycle Achievement * Project Greenhealth: System for Change Award * Seramount: Best Companies for Multicultural Women, Top Companies for Executive Women and 100 Best Companies | website = {{URL|bsmhealth.org/}} }}
'''Bon Secours Mercy Health''' is a non-profit health care company with facilities and services in the United States and Ireland. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, it is the fifth largest Catholic health system in the United States and one of the country's 20 largest health systems. Bon Secours Mercy Health includes 51 hospitals and more than 1,200 sites of care.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=HealthLeaders |title=Bon Secours Mercy Health's GPO/Supply Chain Solution Creates Value, Revenue Stream |url=https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/supply-chain/bon-secours-mercy-healths-gposupply-chain-solution-creates-value-revenue-stream |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=www.healthleadersmedia.com |language=en}}</ref> It is the largest private health care provider in Ireland.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kuchno |first=Kristin |date=2025-02-25 |title=What Bon Secours Mercy CEO says 'dooms' partnerships to failure {{!}} Becker's |url=https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/what-bon-secours-mercy-ceo-says-dooms-partnerships-to-failure/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Becker's Hospital Review {{!}} Healthcare News & Analysis |language=en-US}}</ref> It also manages a portfolio of companies that support the health care industry.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reed |first=Tina |date=2019-04-30 |title=Cincinnati's Bon Secours Mercy Health is planning another merger {{!}} Fierce Healthcare |url=https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals-health-systems/cincinnati-s-bon-secours-mercy-health-planning-another-merger |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=www.fiercehealthcare.com |language=en}}</ref> == History == Bon Secours Mercy Health traces its roots to three founding sponsors, including the Sisters of Bon Secours, the Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of the Humility of Mary.
The Sisters of Bon Secours came to the United States from France in 1881 to establish a health care ministry in Baltimore, Maryland. After years of providing home health, orphanages, day cares and other public services.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sheads |first=Nancy |date=2018-06-02 |title=Bon Secour Hospital |url=https://mdhistoryonline.net/2018/06/02/h227/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Medicine in Maryland, 1752-1920 |language=en}}</ref> The Sisters opened their first hospital in Baltimore in 1919.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bon Secours Hospital Historical Marker |url=https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=2451 |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=www.hmdb.org |language=en}}</ref>
Founded in 1931, the Sisters of Mercy arrived in the United States from Ireland at the invitation of the Bishop of Pittsburgh. They focused on caring for the sick and vulnerable, establishing hospitals throughout the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-11 |title=Mercy Health celebrates 150 years of service to Baltimore |url=https://catholicreview.org/mercy-health-celebrates-150-years-of-service-to-baltimore/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Catholic Review |language=en-US}}</ref>
The Sisters of the Humility of Mary were established in 1858 in Dommartin-sous-Amance, France and came to the US at the invitation of Bishop Amadeus Rapp of Cleveland in 1864. Through many hardships, the community grew – building schools and hospitals, serving parishes and meeting the needs of the poor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Sisters of the Holy Humility of Mary |url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07418a.htm |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=www.newadvent.org}}</ref>
In 2018, offshoots of these three organizations - the Marriottsville, Maryland-based Bon Secours Health System and the Cincinnati-based Mercy Health merged. At the time of the merger, Bon Secours Mercy Health, comprised 43 hospitals in seven states and more than 2,100 physicians.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reed |first=Tina |date=2018-09-07 |title=Bon Secours finalizes merger with Mercy Health {{!}} Fierce Healthcare |url=https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals-health-systems/bon-secours-finalizes-merger-mercy-health |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=www.fiercehealthcare.com |language=en}}</ref>
In April 2019, Bon Secours Mercy Health acquired Bon Secours Health System Ireland, creating a system with more than 60,000 employees.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reed |first=Tina |date=2019-04-30 |title=Cincinnati's Bon Secours Mercy Health is planning another merger {{!}} Fierce Healthcare |url=https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals-health-systems/cincinnati-s-bon-secours-mercy-health-planning-another-merger |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=www.fiercehealthcare.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gooch |first=Kelly |date=2019-07-08 |title=Bon Secours completes merger with Ireland's largest private health system |url=https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-transactions-and-valuation/bon-secours-completes-merger-with-ireland-s-largest-private-health-system/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Becker's Hospital Review {{!}} Healthcare News & Analysis |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Operations == Bon Secours Mercy Health is a global health care company, operating non-profit health care facilities in Ireland and the United States under the brands Mercy Health, Bon Secours, Bon Secours Health System Ireland and a joint venture agreement with Roper St. Francis Healthcare.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |date=2019-10-23 |title=Bon Secours Mercy Health to acquire majority stake in nonprofit joint venture |url=https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-transactions-and-valuation/bon-secours-mercy-health-to-acquire-majority-stake-in-nonprofit-joint-venture/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Becker's Hospital Review {{!}} Healthcare News & Analysis |language=en-US}}</ref>
Additionally, it owns and invests in a portfolio of related healthcare companies<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Bruce |first=Giles |date=February 9, 2026 |title=How Bon Secours Mercy Health became a leader in digital investing |url=https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/digital-health/how-bon-secours-mercy-health-became-a-leader-in-digital-investing/ |access-date=May 18, 2026 |work=Becker's Hospital Review}}</ref> and maintains multiple long-term strategic partnerships.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Non-Profit Foundation Bon Secours Mercy Health |url=https://www.cbinsights.com/investor/bon-secour-mercy-health |access-date=May 18, 2026 |website=CB Insights}}</ref>
In 2025, Bon Secours Mercy Health closed four investment deals to expand its portfolio. They involved AI startup Hyro, virtual care platform Hellocare, pricing data provider Trek Health, and workforce solution Definity.<ref name=":1" />
Also in 2025, BSMH expanded its presence in the Philippines with a global business center in Manilla. The center provides strategic business resources and services to the global organization. The center is expected to help grow BSMH’s presence in the Philippines to more than 1,300 employees.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bon Secours Mercy Health Expands to Philippines with New GBS Office |url=https://www.towardshealthcare.com/news/bon-secours-mercy-health-philippines-gbs |access-date=2026-05-27 |website=www.towardshealthcare.com}}</ref>
Credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investor Services provide Bon Secours Mercy Health with an AA rating and stable outlook. It holds the leading or secondary position in nine of its 11 markets.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cass |first=Andrew |date=2026-05-20 |title=41 health systems with strong finances |url=https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/41-health-systems-with-strong-finances/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260521021142/https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/41-health-systems-with-strong-finances/ |archive-date=2026-05-21 |access-date=2026-05-27 |work=Becker's Hospital Review {{!}} Healthcare News & Analysis |language=en-US}}</ref>
It the US, Bon Secours Mercy Health manages 51 hospitals and more than 1,200 sites of care.<ref name=":0" /> It also operates colleges and universities including Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing, Mercy College of Ohio, Southside College of Health Sciences and St. Mary’s School of Medical Imaging.
BSMH owns and operates five hospitals and multiple clinics throughout Ireland.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Irish Hospitals {{!}} Hospital.ie |url=https://hospital.ie/irish-hospitals |access-date=2026-05-27 |website=hospital.ie}}</ref>
=== Related businesses === Bon Secours Mercy Health has established several health care companies with the intent to improve efficiency and care throughout the industry.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reed |first=Tina |date=2019-04-30 |title=Cincinnati's Bon Secours Mercy Health is planning another merger {{!}} Fierce Healthcare |url=https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals-health-systems/cincinnati-s-bon-secours-mercy-health-planning-another-merger |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=www.fiercehealthcare.com |language=en}}</ref>
'''Conduit Health''' '''Partners''' was founded by Bon Secours Mercy Health in 2018. It works with health systems, health plans, employers and other health care stakeholders to connect patients with healthcare. Led by a team of health care professionals, Conduit offers nurse triage and transfer center services to streamline resource allocation, enhance patient care and improve overall outcomes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |first=Editorial |date=2023-05-01 |title=Conduit Health Partners Assists Federally Qualified Health Centers - Healthcare Business Today |url=https://www.healthcarebusinesstoday.com/conduit-health-partners-assists-federally-qualified-health-centers/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-13 |title=Conduit Health Partners eyes success with 'nurse-driven' approach |url=https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/conduit-health-partners-eyes-success-with-nurse-driven-approach |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=OncLive |language=en}}</ref>
'''Advantus Health Partners''' launched in 2021; it serves as a supply chain solutions organization for health care. Advantus customers include community hospitals, academic medical centers, regional delivery networks, national health systems, critical access hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and physician clinics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |date=2021-01-13 |title=Bon Secours Mercy Health launches GPO |url=https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/supply-chain/bon-secours-mercy-health-launches-gpo/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Becker's Hospital Review {{!}} Healthcare News & Analysis |language=en-US}}</ref>
'''Accrete Health Partners''' was founded in 2022 to develop, invest in and acquire innovative digital health products and services. Accrete's holdings include Nordic Consulting Group, Brado, Healthcare Highways and Truveta.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raths |first=David |date=2022-06-11 |title=Bon Secours' Accrete Health Partners Buys Nordic Consulting |url=https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/finance-revenue-cycle/mergers-acquisitions/news/21270726/bon-secours-accrete-health-partners-buys-nordic-consulting |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Healthcare Innovation |language=en}}</ref>
'''Ensemble Health Partners''' has 3,600 employees and provides revenue managements services to the health care industry.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Commins |first=John |date=May 31, 2019 |title=Bon Secours Mercy to Sell 51% Stake in Ensemble RCM Subsidiary |url=https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/finance/bon-secours-mercy-sell-51-stake-ensemble-rcm-subsidiary |access-date=May 27, 2026 |work=Health Leaders}}</ref>
'''Harness Health Partners''' provides employer health solutions and pharmacy services.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Minemyer |first=Paige |date=2019-10-09 |title=A look inside Bon Secours Mercy Health's new employer solutions company {{!}} Fierce Healthcare |url=https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals-health-systems/a-look-inside-bon-secours-mercy-health-s-new-employer-solutions-company |access-date=2026-05-27 |website=www.fiercehealthcare.com |language=en}}</ref> Harness Health Pharmacy has more than 30 locations providing access to medication in Bon Secours and Mercy Health markets.
'''Health Select Services''' is an accountable care organization specializing in building healthcare practice performance and improve healthcare outcomes.
=== Community Health Needs Assessments === Every three years Bon Secours Mercy Health conducts Community Health Needs Assessments to understand the needs of each community it operates in. The resulting three-year implementation plans directly address the concerns and challenges of area residents.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Megan |date=2024-05-07 |title=Bon Secours community team addresses Greenville's health and social needs |url=https://greenvillejournal.com/community/bon-secours-community-team-addresses-greenvilles-health-and-social-needs/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=GREENVILLE JOURNAL |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cromer |first=Brookley |date=2022-03-17 |title=Bon Secours St. Francis need public's help identifying health concerns |url=https://www.foxcarolina.com/2022/03/17/bon-secours-st-francis-need-publics-help-identifying-health-concerns/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=www.foxcarolina.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=MSN |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/health-and-safety-alerts/mercy-health-seeking-public-input-to-help-identify-top-health-priorities-in-the-community/ar-AA1xbZW0?ocid=BingNewsVerp |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=www.msn.com}}</ref>
== Hospitals ==
=== Cincinnati, Ohio ===
* Mercy Health — Anderson Hospital * Mercy Health — Kings Mills Hospital * Mercy Health — Clermont Hospital * Mercy Health — Fairfield Hospital * Mercy Health — West Hospital * The Jewish Hospital — Mercy Health
=== Lima, Ohio === Mercy Health — St. Rita's Medical Center
=== Lorain County, Ohio ===
* Mercy Health — Allen Hospital * Mercy Health — Lorain Hospital
=== Springfield, Ohio ===
* Mercy Health — Urbana Hospital * Mercy Health — Springfield Regional Medical Center
=== Toledo, Ohio ===
* Mercy Health — Defiance Hospital * Mercy Health — Perrysburg Hospital * Mercy Health — St. Anne Hospital * Mercy Health — St. Charles Hospital * Mercy Health — St. Vincent Medical Center * Mercy Health — Tiffin Hospital * Mercy Health — Willard Hospital
=== Youngstown, Ohio ===
* Mercy Health — St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital * Mercy Health — St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital * Mercy Health — St. Joseph Warren Hospital
=== Irvine, Kentucky === Mercy Health — Marcum and Wallace Hospital
=== Paducah, Kentucky === Mercy Health — Lourdes Hospital
=== South Carolina ===
* Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown Hospital, Greenville * Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside Hospital, Greenville
=== Virginia ===
* Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center, * Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital * Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center * Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center * Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital * Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center * Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital * Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital * Bon Secours Southside Medical Center * Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center * Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center
=== Ireland ===
* Bon Secours Hospital — Limerick
* Bon Secours Hospital Cork * Bon Secours Hospital Dublin * Bon Secours Hospital Galway * Bon Secours Hospital Tralee
== External links ==
* [https://bsmhealth.org/ Bon Secours Mercy Health] Official site * [https://mercy.com Mercy Health] Official site * [https://bonsecours.com Bon Secours] Official site * [https://www.mercy.com/about-us/mission/giving-back/community-health-needs-assessment Mercy Health Community Health Needs Assessments (Ohio & Kentucky)] * [https://www.bonsecours.com/about-us/community-commitment/community-health-needs-assessment Bon Secours Community Health Needs Assessments (Maryland, South Carolina, Virgina)] * [https://www.bonsecours.ie/ Bon Secours Health System Ireland] Official site * [https://www.rsfh.com/ Roper St. Francis Health Care] Official site * [https://www.conduithp.com/ Conduit Health Partners] Official site * [https://advantushp.com/ Advantus Health Partners] Official site * [https://www.accretedigital.com/ Accrete Health Partners] Official site * [https://www.nordicglobal.com/ Nordic Consulting Group] Official site * [https://www.healthcarehighways.com/ Healthcare Highways] Official site * [https://www.truveta.com/ Trueveta] Official site
== References == <references />
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