Initially formed in 1995, Iowa Health System is the state's first and largest integrated health system, serving nearly one of every three patients in Iowa. Iowa Health System includes 11 hospitals in seven large Iowa communities and western Illinois, a system of hospitals in 14 rural communities and group practices of physicians and clinics in 71 communities in Iowa and neighboring states.

Iowa Health System employs the state’s largest nonprofit workforce, with nearly 20,000 employees working toward innovative advancements to achieve its Vision of delivering the Best Outcome for Every Patient Every Time. Each year, through more than 1.8 million patient visits, Iowa Health System hospitals and clinics provide a full range of care and cover virtually every medical specialty. With annual revenues of $2 billion, Iowa Health System is the seventh largest nondenominational health system in America and provides community benefit programs and services to improve the health of the people in its communities.