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Bon Secours Mercy Health

Bon Secours Mercy Health is an international non-profit health care company with facilities and services in the United States, Ireland, the Philippines, Haiti, Peru and South Sudan.[1] 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.[2] It is the largest private health care provider in Ireland.[3] It also manages a portfolio of companies that support the health care industry through health care innovation and technology.[4]

Bon Secours Mercy Health
FormationSeptember 2018; 7 years ago (2018-09)
TypeCharitable organization
521301088
Legal status501(c)(3)
Purposehealth care
Location
Region served
United States and Ireland
President and CEO
John M. Starcher, Jr
Awards
  • 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
Websitebsmhealth.org

History

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Bon Secours Mercy Health traces its roots to three founding sponsors, 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,[5] the Sisters opened their first hospital in Baltimore in 1919.[6]

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.[7]

The Sisters of the Humility of Mary was established in 1858 in Dommartin-sous-Amance, France and came to the US at the invitation of Bishop Amadeus Rapp of Cleveland in 1864. The community grew, building schools and hospitals, serving parishes and meeting the needs of the poor.[8]

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.[9]

In April 2019, Bon Secours Mercy Health acquired Bon Secours Health System Ireland, creating a system with more than 60,000 employees.[10][11]

Operations

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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.[12]

Additionally, it owns and invests in a portfolio of related healthcare companies[13] and maintains multiple long-term strategic partnerships.[14]

In 2025, Bon Secours Mercy Health completed 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.[13]

Also in 2025, BSMH expanded its presence in the Philippines with a global business center in Manila. 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.[15]

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.[16]

Non-profit services

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In the United States, Bon Secours Mercy Health manages 51 hospitals and more than 1,200 sites of care.[2]  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. Additional US non-profit initiatives include low-income housing[17], patient housing[18], hospice and senior care.[19]

BSMH owns and operates five hospitals and multiple clinics throughout Ireland through Bon Secours Health System.[20]

Through its Global Ministries program, BSMH provides healthcare in areas of critical need and assists individuals with getting access to healthcare through travel. BSMH runs programs throughout the world to help provide clean water, sanitation and hygiene to underserved and disrupted communities.[21]

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Bon Secours Mercy Health has established several health care companies with the intent to improve efficiency and care throughout the industry.[22]

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.[23][24]

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.[25]

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.[26]

Ensemble Health Partners has 3,600 employees and provides revenue managements services to the health care industry.[27]

Harness Health Partners provides employer health solutions and pharmacy services.[28] 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 improving healthcare outcomes.

Community Health Needs Assessments

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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.[29][30][31]

Hospitals

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Cincinnati, Ohio

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Lima, Ohio

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Lorain County, Ohio

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Springfield, Ohio

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Toledo, Ohio

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Youngstown, Ohio

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Irvine, Kentucky

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Paducah, Kentucky

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South Carolina

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Virginia

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Ireland

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References

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  1. ↑ "Bon Secours Mercy Health's Global Ministries empowers people overseas to address pressing local needs". www.chausa.org. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  2. 1 2 HealthLeaders. "Bon Secours Mercy Health's GPO/Supply Chain Solution Creates Value, Revenue Stream". www.healthleadersmedia.com. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  3. ↑ Kuchno, Kristin (February 25, 2025). "What Bon Secours Mercy CEO says 'dooms' partnerships to failure | Becker's". Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  4. ↑ Reed, Tina (April 30, 2019). "Cincinnati's Bon Secours Mercy Health is planning another merger | Fierce Healthcare". www.fiercehealthcare.com. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  5. ↑ Sheads, Nancy (June 2, 2018). "Bon Secour Hospital". Medicine in Maryland, 1752-1920. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Bon Secours Hospital Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Mercy Health celebrates 150 years of service to Baltimore". Catholic Review. November 11, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  8. ↑ "CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Sisters of the Holy Humility of Mary". www.newadvent.org. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  9. ↑ Reed, Tina (September 7, 2018). "Bon Secours finalizes merger with Mercy Health | Fierce Healthcare". www.fiercehealthcare.com. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  10. ↑ Reed, Tina (April 30, 2019). "Cincinnati's Bon Secours Mercy Health is planning another merger | Fierce Healthcare". www.fiercehealthcare.com. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  11. ↑ Gooch, Kelly (July 8, 2019). "Bon Secours completes merger with Ireland's largest private health system". Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  12. ↑ Staff (October 23, 2019). "Bon Secours Mercy Health to acquire majority stake in nonprofit joint venture". Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  13. 1 2 Bruce, Giles (February 9, 2026). "How Bon Secours Mercy Health became a leader in digital investing". Becker's Hospital Review. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Non-Profit Foundation Bon Secours Mercy Health". CB Insights. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Bon Secours Mercy Health Expands to Philippines with New GBS Office". www.towardshealthcare.com. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
  16. ↑ Cass, Andrew (May 20, 2026). "41 health systems with strong finances". Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis. Archived from the original on May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Bon Secours Apts I | Affordable Housing in Baltimore, MD". affordablehousinghub.org. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  18. ↑ Aponte, Nicole (May 6, 2026). "Mercy Health launching new housing program to help expectant mothers". WLWT. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Bon Secours". Compassus. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Irish Hospitals | Hospital.ie". hospital.ie. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Bon Secours Mercy Health's Global Ministries empowers people overseas to address pressing local needs". www.chausa.org. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  22. ↑ Reed, Tina (April 30, 2019). "Cincinnati's Bon Secours Mercy Health is planning another merger | Fierce Healthcare". www.fiercehealthcare.com. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  23. ↑ Team, Editorial (May 1, 2023). "Conduit Health Partners Assists Federally Qualified Health Centers - Healthcare Business Today". Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Conduit Health Partners eyes success with 'nurse-driven' approach". OncLive. April 13, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  25. ↑ Staff (January 13, 2021). "Bon Secours Mercy Health launches GPO". Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  26. ↑ Raths, David (June 11, 2022). "Bon Secours' Accrete Health Partners Buys Nordic Consulting". Healthcare Innovation. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  27. ↑ Commins, John (May 31, 2019). "Bon Secours Mercy to Sell 51% Stake in Ensemble RCM Subsidiary". Health Leaders. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
  28. ↑ Minemyer, Paige (October 9, 2019). "A look inside Bon Secours Mercy Health's new employer solutions company | Fierce Healthcare". www.fiercehealthcare.com. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
  29. ↑ Fitzgerald, Megan (May 7, 2024). "Bon Secours community team addresses Greenville's health and social needs". GREENVILLE JOURNAL. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  30. ↑ Cromer, Brookley (March 17, 2022). "Bon Secours St. Francis need public's help identifying health concerns". www.foxcarolina.com. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  31. ↑ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
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