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rater8 Accelerates Expansion With Strategic Investment

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

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MONTVALE, N.J., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- rater8, a leader in healthcare reputation management and patient feedback solutions, today announced the close of a Series A funding round led by Elsewhere Partners. rater8 will use the growth financing to further expand its market reach to medical practices and hospitals of all types and sizes, while continuing to build out its team, deepen industry partnerships and enhance its award-winning SaaS solutions to meet the changing needs of patients and the modern healthcare community.

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"rater8 plays a pivotal role in our mission to drive healthcare organizational growth and excellence.
"As the healthcare sector evolves, healthtech innovators are clamoring to carve out their niche in an increasingly crowded space.
We see tremendous opportunity for growth as rater8 further broadens the capabilities of its platform and grows its team to support demand.
Michele Perry will take on the role of executive chairman alongside Robbie Abt and Joel Dolisy, who will join as advisors.

MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Awarded Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades for the First Time

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Friday, March 22, 2024

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LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center was awarded the 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ by Healthgrades , the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.

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LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center was awarded the 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ by Healthgrades , the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.
This award recognizes the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety.
"It is an honor to be named one of the top 10% of hospitals for patient safety for the first time," says Marcia Manker, chief executive officer, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center.
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center qualified for this recognition when it was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2023.

Prime Healthcare Hospitals Rank Among Best in States for Specialty Care

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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St. Mary's Medical Center , Blue Springs, Missouri

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St. Mary's Medical Center , Blue Springs, Missouri
“Healthgrades is proud to recognize these Prime Healthcare hospitals,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades.
“Hospitals with top rankings in their state deliver consistently superior outcomes for the patients in their community.
Consumers should feel confident knowing that they have access to top-ranked care.”
Healthgrades evaluates hospitals solely on what matters most – patient outcomes – to determine the top-performing hospitals for specialty care in each of the 32 states assessed.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2020 through 2022 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only.

ChristianaCare Improves Care for Black Patients Living with Heart Failure and Hypertension

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Through this innovative approach, ChristianaCare achieved a significant improvement in the number of Black patients adhering to prescribed doses of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for heart failure.

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Through this innovative approach, ChristianaCare achieved a significant improvement in the number of Black patients adhering to prescribed doses of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for heart failure.
"As we celebrate heart month this February, we are proud that we have been able to significantly improve the health outcomes of our patients, especially addressing health disparities in the Black population for patients with heart failure and hypertension."
Approximately 32% of ChristianaCare’s heart failure patient population identify as Black, which is a higher percentage compared to the Black population nationally (12.4%).
In addition to heart failure patients, ChristianaCare’s collaboration with Story Health supported patients with hypertension, delivering significant reductions in blood pressure for those enrolled regardless of race.

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center Ranked No. 2 in California for Coronary Intervention by Healthgrades for Two Years in a Row

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (CHA HPMC), a member of CHA Health Systems, a global network providing a full spectrum of dynamic healthcare services, has been ranked as the second-best hospital in California for coronary interventional procedures for two consecutive years, according to a new analysis released by Healthgrades, the leading online resource that connects consumers, physicians, and health systems. This achievement reflects CHA HPMC's commitment to delivering the best care possible and distinguishes the organization as one of California's leading hospitals for Coronary Intervention.

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This achievement reflects CHA HPMC's commitment to delivering the best care possible and distinguishes the organization as one of California's leading hospitals for Coronary Intervention.
"At CHA HPMC, the well-being and safety of our patients stand as our foremost priority, and this recognition emphasizes our dedication to delivering exceptional and safe healthcare."
Healthgrades evaluates hospitals solely on what matters most–patient outcomes–to determine the top-performing hospitals for specialty care in each of the 32 states assessed.
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*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2020 through 2022 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only.

Healthgrades Names 2024 America's Best Hospitals

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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DENVER, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthgrades , the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital, today announced the recipients of the 2024 America's Best Hospitals Awards and State Rankings.

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DENVER, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthgrades , the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital, today announced the recipients of the 2024 America's Best Hospitals Awards and State Rankings.
To determine the top 250 U.S. hospitals, Healthgrades evaluated clinical performance for approximately 4,500 hospitals across more than 30 common procedures and conditions.
In tandem with this national recognition, Healthgrades measured the hospitals across 18 key specialty areas* to identify the highest-ranking hospitals in 32 eligible states.
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The complete list of 2024 America's Best Hospitals and its detailed methodology are available on Healthgrades.

Providence Mission Hospital Receives 2024 Healthgrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award for Third Consecutive Year

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

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The Providence Mission Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute has been awarded the 2024 Healthgrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award for the third consecutive year, and it is among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for cardiac surgery.

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The Providence Mission Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute has been awarded the 2024 Healthgrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award for the third consecutive year, and it is among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for cardiac surgery.
The hospital is also a Five-Star recipient for Coronary Bypass Surgery for the second year in a row and a Five-Star recipient for the treatment of pulmonary embolisms.
The Healthgrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award highlights hospitals that deliver superior patient outcomes in heart bypass and heart valve surgery.
“The cardiac surgery team at Mission Hospital is comprised of the most extraordinary clinicians – it is truly an honor to serve alongside them to care for our South Orange County neighbors,” said Dr. Sevak Darbinian, chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Providence Mission Hospital since 2008.

Thankful for Change: Concierge Physicians Grateful to Practice Medicine Their Way, According to New Survey from Specialdocs

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Monday, November 27, 2023

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The pioneering concierge practice conversion and management company polled its expanding network of affiliated clients for opinions and insights regarding the “State of the Concierge Physician Medical Practice” in 2023.

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The pioneering concierge practice conversion and management company polled its expanding network of affiliated clients for opinions and insights regarding the “State of the Concierge Physician Medical Practice” in 2023.
“In the season of thankfulness, we are gratified to share the transformative effects of practicing in the Specialdocs concierge medicine model,” says Terry Bauer, CEO of Specialdocs.
“As reported in our latest research survey, the vast majority of our affiliated physicians describe their professional morale as very positive.
“Happiness with concierge medicine has been a total life changer…it saved my career and allowed me to love doctoring again,” wrote a survey participant.

Elation Health Adds to Leadership Team to Accelerate Growth Across Primary Care Market

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Elation Health , the clinical-first technology company powering innovation in primary care, today announced that Seth Cedars has joined the company as general counsel and Tom Natt joined as chief growth officer.

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Elation Health , the clinical-first technology company powering innovation in primary care, today announced that Seth Cedars has joined the company as general counsel and Tom Natt joined as chief growth officer.
“Welcoming Tom and Seth to the Elation leadership team supports our continued work to facilitate and elevate the delivery of primary care in any setting,” said Kyna Fong, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Elation Health.
“When primary care clinicians are able to sustainably and effectively deliver care, patients benefit from stronger clinician relationships, the highest-quality personalized care, and better health outcomes.
Whether innovating through new payment transactions such as with CMS’s alternative payment models, Direct Primary Care (DPC), or new delivery platforms from leading startups, Elation gives care teams the tools necessary to create the tremendous value that only primary care can deliver.

Prime Healthcare Hospitals Recognized by Healthgrades Among Nation's Best in Clinical Specialties

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Monday, November 6, 2023

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Prime Healthcare announced today that its hospitals have received clinical excellence recognition in key specialties from Healthgrades.

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Prime Healthcare announced today that its hospitals have received clinical excellence recognition in key specialties from Healthgrades.
These achievements place Prime and its hospitals in the highest level of hospitals nationally and demonstrate Prime’s commitment to consistently delivering the best care possible.
Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for its mission of saving and revitalizing hospitals in urban and rural markets, preserving access to quality care for communities through its 45 hospitals and more than 300 outpatient locations in 14 states.
This ratings season, Prime Healthcare’s hospitals received more than 200 awards that include “America’s 100 Best by Specialty,” Specialty Excellence Awards and 5-Star awards.