1. Inova Health System http://www.inova.org/

2. Overview
Inova is a health care system in Northern Virginia serving the community of Washington, DC and the surrounding area
Inova is not-for-profit Inova has a level 1 trauma center
Inova Fairfax Hospital is the flagship hospital
U.S. News and World Report ranked it the #1 hospital in the DC area for the past three years
Inova is made up of a network of hospitals, outpatient services, physician practices, and health and wellness initiatives
Governed by a volunteer board of community members

3. Inova Hospitals Hospitals Inova Alexandria Hospital
Inova children’s Hospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital (Inova Fairfax Medical Campus)
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

4. Inova Facilities Inova heart and Vascular Institute
Inova Emergency Care Centers
Inova Urgent Care Centers
Inova Medical Group primary care physician offices
Inova Medical Group adult specialty care physician offices
Inova Ambulatory Surgery Center
Inova HealthPlex
Inova Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Inova Physical Therapy Centers (outpatient)
Inova-Ballston
Inova Primary Care and Specialty Center Gainesville
Inova Loudoun Medical Campus-Leesburg
Inova Medical Pavilion

5. National and International Program Recognition
Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI)
Large network of doctors within the D.C., metro area
Research in the latest advancement of treatments
First hospital to in VA to offer CoreValve trial
A minimally invasive procedure for aortic stenosis
Nationally recognized atrial fibrillation team
Inova Translational Medicine Institute (ITMI)
Genomics research
Research related to child health and chronic disease
Provides a Cancer Genetic Counseling Program

6. National and International Program Recognition
Inova Neuroscience Institute
Eight specialized programs
Regional leader in diagnosis, treatment, and research of complex neurological conditions
Research in the advancement of treatment protocols
Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital ranked among the best in neurology and neurosurgery
U.S. News and World Report
Fair Oaks Hospital received the Gold Seal of Approval in health care quality for Cervical and Lumbar Spine Surgery Program
Inova Children’s Hospital
U.S. News and World Report ranked the hospital one of the best in the nation in the areas of neonatology, cardiology, and heart surgery
A brand new state of the art children's hospital to open in 2016
Only hospital in the region to be ranked nationally in both women’s and children’s care
Only about 3% of hospitals receive national rankings within a specific specialty
The Joint Commission gave its first Gold Seal of Approval to the hospital for prematurity and NICU care
The hospital has the only pediatric intensive care unit and a full service pediatric emergency department in the D.C, metro area

7. How to find a physician
To find a physician go to
There you can enter search criteria based on specialty, location, hospital, gender, physician name, or language

8. Health plans accepted at Inova
Need health insurance? Inova health system has created Innovation Health
Innovation Health is a health care plan
The plan is a partnership between Inova and Aetna
The plan focuses on a team-based approach allows for easier communication within a patients health care team
Inova accepts many private and government insurance plans including:
Aetna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, CorVel, HealthNet Federal Services (Tricare), Innovation Health, INTotal Health (Medicaid HMO), Medicare (Part A&B), Mulitplan/PHCS/Savility

9. Billing Information for Patients
Financial assistance options
Inova is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt health care system
If a patient needs financial assistance, call
Patients can receive help in applying for state and local government assistance programs
Patients are guaranteed emergency medical services, even without insurance or a way to pay for services provided
As a Medicare provider, the hospital system participates in the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
Patients admitted to Inova health care system must be familiar with their insurance benefits and requirements
Payment is due at the time of service
copay or other out-of-pocket expenses
For more about billing information patients should call

10. Additional Services Provided by Inova
Inova is a sponsor of CaringBridge, a nonprofit organization that provides a free website to connect families and friends during hospitalization
CaringBridge helps to establish a support network and keep family members and friends up-to-date on a patient’s care and condition
The website is updated by the patient/family and also allows for people to leave comments on the site
Wellness On Demand
Inova’s e-newsletter on a range of topics from health and fitness to a variety of health concerns

11. Inova in the community
Inova serves the D.C. area and partners with individual communities, schools, and other organizations
Community programs include:
Inova Blood Donor Services
Buy Fresh and Local
Care Connection for Children
ElderLink
FUN & SNAP
Health Information Partnership
Inova Cares For Children
Inova Diabetes Center
More can be fount on Inova’s website

12. Stay Connected
Keep up with Inova news through Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
For further question, or if interested in volunteering or donating blood, visit
Donate to Inova Health Foundation to support Inova, a not- for-profit health care provider
Inova Health Foundation upcoming events include:
Inova Children’s Hospital Annual Golf Tournament (Sep 8)
Joan Hisaoka Make A Difference Gala (Sep 19)
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Golf and Tennis Classic (Sep 19)
To learn more visit