Inova is a nonprofit healthcare provider serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with a particular presence in Northern Virginia. The system operates five hospitals and over 250 care sites, treating more than one million unique patients and delivering over four million patient visits annually. It employs more than 26,000 team members across these facilities.
The organization runs several community-focused programmes, including Inova Cares clinics, which address social drivers of health for underserved populations, and the Dream B!G workforce development initiative. In 2025, Inova was named Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, recognising its performance in patient care, team member engagement, and continuous improvement.
Inova's approach combines large-scale clinical operations with a stated commitment to community health. For professionals interested in the intersection of healthcare delivery and technology, the organisation's scale and scope present a range of operational and clinical challenges.






