More than 300 health systems were evaluated on eight metrics, including mortality, medical complications, patient safety, average length of stay, 30-day mortality rate, 30-day readmission rate, adherence to clinical standards of care and patient satisfaction scores.
“The health systems honored in this study are creating a culture of quality care and realizing improved outcomes,” said Mike Boswood, CEO at Truven Health Analytics, said in the news release.
The winners, grouped by total operating expenses, include:
Large health systems (more than $1.5 billion total operating expense)
• Advocate Health Care, Oak Brook, Ill.
• Banner Health, Phoenix
• Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston
• OhioHealth, Columbus, Ohio
• Scripps Health, San Diego
Medium health systems ($750 million–$1.5 billion)
• Alegent Creighton Health, Omaha, Neb.
• Exempla Healthcare, Denver
• Mission Health, Asheville, N.C.
• Prime Healthcare Services, Ontario, Calif.
• TriHealth, Cincinnati
Small health systems (less than $750 million)
• Asante, Medford, Ore.
• Cape Cod Healthcare, Hyannis, Mass.
• Mercy Health Southwest Ohio Region, Cincinnati
• Poudre Valley Health System, Fort Collins, Colo.
• Roper St. Francis Healthcare, Charleston, S.C.
More Articles on Healthcare Awards:
Healthgrades Names 2013 Patient Safety Award Winners
Saint Francis Hospital is Only Connecticut Hospital to Win Healthgrades Patient Safety Award
AMA Names 2013 Excellence in Medicine Award Winners
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
