A new report identifies Wesley Medical Center among the top 10% hospitals nationally for superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies. Wesley Medical Center received the Critical Care Excellence Award, making
Wesley one of America’s top performing hospitals for critical care, according to a national study by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 32 of the
most common inpatient procedures and conditions using Medicare data. The new report demonstrates the importance of hospital quality to both hospital leaders and consumers. Wesley
“As consumers navigate their health, it is important to consider a number of factors, including hospital quality, before deciding where to access care,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Healthgrades. “Healthgrades’ America’s Best Hospitals for Critical Care recognizes those hospitals that
have proven their dedication to quality care and exceptional outcomes over time and we applaud their efforts and achievement.”
For its analysis, Healthgrades evaluated approximately 45 million Medicare inpatient records for nearly 4,500 short-term acute care hospitals nationwide to assess hospital performance in 32 common conditions and procedures, and evaluated outcomes in appendectomy and bariatric surgery using all payer data provided by 15 states.
