Post 200: Top D.C.-Area Businesses

Inova Health System

About Inova Health System

8110 Gatehouse Rd., Falls Church, Va. 22042
www.inova.org | 703-289-2000 | Founded: 1956

Industry: Health Care | Category: Non-profits

The giant Inova Health System operates six hospitals as well as other health-care facilities including nursing homes and mental health programs. Fair Oaks Hospital last year converted its emergency department's paper patient charts to electronic records. By the end of this year, all Inova's emergency records are expected to be linked online. Inova is extending outpatient services, and it is battling Hospital Corporation of America for the right to build a hospital in Loudoun County.

President and CEO: J. Knox Singleton

2007 Financial Data

Total employees: 15,871 | Local employees: 15,871

Did You Know

NOW WE GET IT: The name "Inova" was designed to reflect innovation in health care, as well as the company's Northern Virginia roots.

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