What is Ascension Health?

Ascension is one of the largest non-profit Catholic health systems in the United States. Its mission is rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer, committing to serving all people, especially those who are poor and vulnerable, through spiritually centered, holistic care.

• Mission-Driven: Ascension focuses on delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with a strong emphasis on community benefit programs and serving underserved populations. 

• Broad Reach: It operates a vast network of hospitals, senior living facilities, and other care sites across 19 states and the District of Columbia.

• Diverse Services: Beyond direct patient care, Ascension's subsidiaries offer a range of services including clinical and network services, venture capital investing (Ascension Ventures), investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, risk management, and healthcare IT (Ascension Technologies).

• Focus on Transformation: Ascension is actively working to transform healthcare delivery, with strategic shifts towards outpatient care, telemedicine, and investments in technology to improve patient engagement and outcomes. This includes initiatives like the "Ascension Companion" you're involved with, which leverages Gen AI.

• Financial Scope: In fiscal year 2021, Ascension had an operating revenue of $27.2 billion. While a non-profit, it's a significant economic entity within the healthcare landscape.