North Kansas City Hospital & Meritas Health

Health System with 2 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemNorth Kansas City Hospital & Meritas Health
Total Hospitals2
Commercial/Acute Hospitals2
Total Beds476
Commercial/Acute Beds476
HeadquartersNorth Kansas City, MO
Websitenkch.org

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
1 hospitals
50% of health system
Critical Access Hospital
1 hospitals
50% of health system

Teaching Status

50%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals: 1
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 1
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
North Kansas City HospitalAcute Care Hospital451YesNo
Excelsior Springs HospitalCritical Access Hospital 25NoNo

Recent News

Jun 12, 2025
North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health have officially united under a single new brand identity, NKC Health. This change, which became effective on June 12, 2025, signifies a deeper transformation into a fully integrated, independent health system combining hospital and clinic care. The transition to the new NKC Health brand, including a new logo, will be rolled out over the next 12 to 24 months across various platforms such as hospital signage, clinic materials, digital presence, and patient communications. The organization's leadership, including President and CEO Dr. Stephen Reintjes Sr., stated that the rebranding celebrates the team's dedication and aims to enhance care coordination, improve the patient experience, and strengthen their position as a regional healthcare leader. While the name and look are changing, the health system assures patients that the rebrand will not impact upcoming appointments, primary physicians, or medical records. This move follows North Kansas City Hospital joining the Mayo Clinic Care Network in April, although the health system clarified the rebranding decision was independent of joining the network and they remain an independent entity. [2, 4, 5, 6]
Jun 02, 2025
A Clay County Circuit Court Judge, Shane Alexander, issued a ruling to prevent the city of North Kansas City from selling North Kansas City Hospital for the duration of the ongoing litigation between the city and the hospital. This decision came in response to a motion filed by the hospital's Board of Trustees, which was argued in court the previous week. While the judge blocked the sale, the ruling also stated that the city is not prohibited from appointing new members to the hospital's Board of Trustees or from changing the city ordinance to increase the size of the board. Peggy Schmitt, President & CEO of North Kansas City Hospital, expressed satisfaction with the ruling to halt any direct action by the city to sell the hospital and voiced optimism that any new board members appointed by the city would support the hospital's continuation as a community hospital. The city's attorneys indicated a strong likelihood of amending the ordinance to increase the board size from 11 to 15 trustees, and the North Kansas City Council recently posted its intent to discuss approving eight new board members.
May 20, 2025
North Kansas City Hospital & Meritas Health celebrated four individuals who have dedicated over 40 years of service to the hospital and the community. Mary Garcia, Teresa Maasen, Kim Shopper, and Brenda Swihart were recognized for their long-standing commitment, highlighting the hospital's culture and the dedication of its staff. The recognition underscores the strong sense of community within the hospital and the lasting impact employees have on patient care and the workplace environment.
May 01, 2025
North Kansas City Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit focused on patient safety. This grade, updated twice annually, is a significant indicator of a hospital's commitment to preventing errors, accidents, injuries, and infections. The stringent evaluation process involves 30 measures, drawing data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Leapfrog Hospital survey, and other supplemental data sources. The performance measures used to determine the grade include a hospital's record on preventable medical errors, infections, and injuries, as well as their patient experience scores. Earning an 'A' grade reflects the hospital's dedication to patient care and demonstrable improvements in safety metrics. North Kansas City Hospital was the only hospital in Kansas City, MO, included in Becker's 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare in 2022, which highlighted organizations promoting diversity, employee engagement, and professional growth, areas often supported by technology and data analysis.
Apr 15, 2025
North Kansas City Hospital (NKCH) and Meritas Health have joined the prestigious Mayo Clinic Care Network, a move that connects NKCH with a global network of independent health systems. This affiliation provides NKCH providers with special access to Mayo Clinic's extensive medical expertise, resources, and collaborative tools. Through this partnership, NKCH medical teams can directly consult with Mayo Clinic specialists via tools like AskMayoExpert, an online point-of-care resource for clinical information, and eConsults for obtaining second opinions on specific patient cases. They also have access to eBoards, which are live video conferences allowing discussion of complex cases with multidisciplinary Mayo Clinic panels and other network physicians. This collaboration aims to enhance patient care by combining local physician understanding with Mayo Clinic's knowledge and digital solutions, reinforcing NKCH's commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care while remaining independent.

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