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TriState Health Honored as a U.S. Best-in-Class Employer By Gallagher
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TriState Health has been recognized as a Best-in-Class Employer as outlined in Gallagher’s 2025 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey for implementing effective strategies and achieving measurable outcomes, such as cost reductions and enhanced employee wellbeing. This prestigious honor underscores TriState Health’s outstanding dedication to fostering a workplace where employees thrive through innovative strategies that prioritize health, financial confidence, and career growth—all while maintaining a sustainable cost structure.
A Workplace That Inspires
Gallagher’s Best-in-Class Employer designation serves as a testament to TriState Health’s people-first approach. It communicates to both current and prospective employees that the organization is deeply invested in their wellbeing and professional success.
“We are truly honored to be recognized as a U.S. Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher. This distinction reflects the dedication, compassion, and commitment our team brings to TriState Health every day,” said Kym Clift, Chief Executive Officer at TriState Health. “Our people are the heart of our organization, and this recognition affirms our continued efforts to foster a workplace culture where our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to serve our community with excellence.”
What Makes TriState Health Best in Class?
Gallagher’s rigorous evaluation process assessed organizations across several critical areas, and TriState Health excelled in:
- Planning horizons for benefits and compensation strategies
- Extent of the wellbeing strategy
- Turnover rate for full-time equivalents (FTEs)
- Completion of a workforce engagement survey
- Degree of retirement planning support provided
- Difference in healthcare costs over the prior year
“When employees feel valued, supported and connected, they perform at their best—driving positivity, retention, and overall business prosperity,” said John Tournet, U.S. CEO of Gallagher’s Benefits & HR Consulting Division. “This proactive approach to people strategy is what makes TriState Health a true Best-in-Class Employer.”
About TriState Health
TriState Health is a not-for-profit, community owned and operated, critical access, accredited acute care facility located on 11 acres in Clarkston, Washington since 1955. Serving an 8-county region in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, TriState Health continues to receive awards for excellent service to the community such as “2025 Best of the Inland Northwest,” “2025 Get with the Guidelines Gold in Rural Stroke,” “2025 Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus Stroke,” “Chartis 2025 Performance Leadership Award in Outcomes,” “2025 On Con Icon Award Top 100 Information Security Team Award,” “1 of 6 Top Recommended Hospitals in Washington State,” and the “2025 Soliant Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospital.” As the largest employer in Asotin County, TriState Health remains committed to their mission of caring for the community and ensuring, “Your Health Is Our First Priority.”
About the Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis
Gallagher’s U.S. Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis profiles statistically significant attributes of top-performing midsize (100-999 FTEs) and large employers (1,000 or more FTEs). Data from Gallagher’s 2025 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey was interpreted to identify participants that excel in optimizing employee and organizational wellbeing.
About Gallagher
Gallagher (NYSE:AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.