MercyOne
| Company type | Nonprofit |
|---|---|
| Industry | Healthcare |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois |
Key people | Bob Ritz (CEO and president since July 2017) |
| Products | Hospitals, clinics, medical centers |
| Owner | Trinity Health (since 2022) |
Number of employees | ~20,000 (2024) |
MercyOne—previously known as Mercy Health Network—is a nonprofit American healthcare organization managing Catholic hospitals, clinics, and medical centers throughout Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois. Since 2022, it has been entirely owned by Trinity Health after initially operating under a joint venture with Catholic Health Initiatives (currently CommonSpirit Health).
History
In 2016, MercyOne unveiled plans for a $500 million upgrade to its Des Moines Medical Center, featuring an 11-story hospital tower and enhanced infrastructure aimed at increasing capacity and modernizing facilities over a period of five to eight years.
Bob Ritz assumed the role of CEO and president in July 2017, providing strategic direction for the organization.
The transition from Mercy Health Network to MercyOne occurred in 2019, unifying roughly 450 locations under a single brand to strengthen market identity and improve operational efficiency.
A data breach in 2020 compromised patient information, culminating in a $1.8 million class-action settlement resolved in 2024.
In September 2022, Trinity Health purchased CommonSpirit Health’s 50% interest in MercyOne, securing full ownership and consolidating governance.
MercyOne further expanded its regional presence in March 2023 by merging with Genesis Health System.
As of 2024, MercyOne oversees more than 40 hospitals and upwards of 230 healthcare sites, employing close to 20,000 personnel while serving diverse communities across several states.
Hospitals
| Hospital | City | State |
|---|---|---|
| MercyOne Primghar Medical Center | Primghar | Iowa |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo | Iowa |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein | Iowa |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville | Iowa |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton | Iowa |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | Iowa |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque | Iowa |
| MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center | Dyersville | Iowa |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton | Iowa |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City | Iowa |
| MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center | Sioux City | Iowa |
| MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center | West Des Moines | Iowa |
| MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center | Cedar Falls | Iowa |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton | Iowa |
| Mercy Iowa City (Affiliate of MercyOne) | Iowa City | Iowa |