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Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle Recognized as Top Hospital for Outstanding Quality and Safety

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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SEATTLE, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle was named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group in recognition of their achievements in patient safety and quality. Top Hospitals were honored at the 2022 Leapfrog Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle was named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group in recognition of their achievements in patient safety and quality.
  • Among those, Virginia Mason Medical Center received a Top Teaching distinction.
  • A total of 115 top hospitals were selected as Top Hospitals, including:
    "We are honored to recognize Virginia Mason Medical Center as a Top Hospital this year," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.
  • "Virginia Mason Medical Center has demonstrated that they truly put patients first.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Hospitals Earn Outstanding National Patient Safety Recognitions

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) continues to be recognized as a leader in patient safety by Leapfrog Group with six hospitals earning 'A' safety grades in the fall 2022 Hospital Safety Grade Report. Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) in Seattle remains one of the few hospitals in the nation – and the only hospital in Washington state – to earn straight A's since the Hospital Safety Grade program began in 2012.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) continues to be recognized as a leader in patient safety by Leapfrog Group with six hospitals earning 'A' safety grades in the fall 2022 Hospital Safety Grade Report.
  • "National recognition of our system's safety accomplishments is a true measure of our commitment to providing world-class clinical excellence to patients in the Pacific Northwest," said Ketul J. Patel, CEO of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
  • The Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hospitals recognized in Leapfrog Group's fall 2022 Hospital Safety Report include:
    "Providing high-quality and safe care to our communities is a collaborative effort between our teams to ensure we are regularly evaluating and adapting our standards to meet the evolving needs of our patients," said Charleen Tachibana, senior vice president and chief quality, safety, patient experience officer for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is an integrated health system serving the Puget Sound region, offering access to some of the country's most prestigious experts and hospitals that are internationally known for superior quality.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Welcomes James G. Terwilliger, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) announced that James G. Terwilliger has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and the Pacific Northwest Division of CommonSpirit Health.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) announced that James G. Terwilliger has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and the Pacific Northwest Division of CommonSpirit Health.
  • "Over the past several months, Jim has demonstrated his passion for caring for the community and his commitment to providing high-quality care," said Ketul J. Patel, CEO of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
  • He also served as executive vice president and chief operating officer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; vice president of clinical services at Montefiore Medical Center in New York; president of Methodist and University Hospitals at IU Health; chief operations officer of UPMC Presbyterian; and held executive positions at USC and UCLA health systems.
  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is an integrated health system serving the Puget Sound region, offering access to some of the country's most prestigious experts and hospitals that are internationally known for superior quality.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Activates Partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine to Expand Black Representation in Health Care

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is launching an undergraduate medical training program for students from Morehouse School of Medicine. Virginia Mason Medical Center is one of seven sites in the nation, and the only site in the Pacific Northwest, selected by CommonSpirit Health and Morehouse School of Medicine, to address two of the most pressing challenges in health care – a shortage of diverse clinicians and the need for more equitable care. 

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is launching an undergraduate medical training program for students from Morehouse School of Medicine.
  • Through the historic partnership between CommonSpirit Health and Morehouse School of Medicine, we are honored to take this important step to advance health equity and build an inclusive network of care," said Ketul J. Patel, CEO of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
  • The first group of Morehouse School of Medicine students began their four-week rotations at Virginia Mason Medical Center in August.
  • Morehouse School of Medicine and CommonSpirit Health are uniquely positioned to impact health equity through education and training opportunities, and improved access and care delivery.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Launches State's First Hybrid ER and Urgent Care Center

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) announced it will build the state's first hybrid ER/urgent care center in Bremerton, Wash. It will be the first of multiple hybrid facilities VMFH plans to open in the Puget Sound region over the next four years using Intuitive Health's innovative care model of offering emergent and urgent care in a single location.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) announced it will build the state's first hybrid ER/urgent care center in Bremerton, Wash.
  • "Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's new combined Emergency and Urgent Care facilities will expand the health system's ambulatory footprint across the Puget Sound and ultimately allow them to care for more patients, closer to home."
  • Intuitive Health partners with established health systems nationwide to build, operate and launch retail health care facilities that provide urgent care and emergency room services under one roof.
  • The Intuitive Health model increases market share for partnered health care systems by expanding their footprint with conveniently located centers.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and Confluence Health Partner to Expand Access to Specialty Medications

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) and Confluence Health announced the creation of Madrona Health, LLC, a new joint venture to expand specialty pharmacy services across the Pacific Northwest. This unique partnership will increase access to vital specialty medicines for patients with rare or complex conditions in areas that are typically underserved. 

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) and Confluence Health announced the creation of Madrona Health, LLC, a new joint venture to expand specialty pharmacy services across the Pacific Northwest.
  • "Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is excited to partner with Confluence Health on this important initiative and I am grateful to the dedicated team who helped make it a reality, especially Dr. Peter Rutherford," said Ketul J. Patel, CEO of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
  • Partnering with Confluence Health, Madrona Health will expand its services to North Central Washington, including Confluence Health's two hospitals and other care sites.
  • VMFH and Confluence Health will own and operate the entity as a 50-50 joint venture serving their combined communities.

Three Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Hospitals Again Ranked as Best Hospitals in Washington State by U.S. News and World Report

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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Each year, U.S. News & World Report publishes a list of top-performing hospitals within the nation, state, and region. For the 2022-2023 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. This year, 103 hospitals in Washington state were evaluated and only 14 hospitals were recognized -- three of which were Virginia Mason Franciscan Health facilities. 

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  • "I am very proud of our Virginia Mason Franciscan Health team members on this tremendous accomplishment," said Ketul J. Patel, CEO of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
  • Each year, U.S. News & World Report publishes a list of top-performing hospitals within the nation, state, and region.
  • For the 2022-2023 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions.
  • This year, 103 hospitals in Washington state were evaluated and only 14 hospitals were recognized -- three of which were Virginia Mason Franciscan Health facilities.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Hospitals Recognized by Money and Leapfrog as two of the Best Hospitals in America

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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SEATTLE and LAKEWOOD, Wash., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Clare Hospital and Virginia Mason Medical Center have recently been recognized as two of the 148 Best Hospitals in America by Money (formerly Money Magazine), in partnership with The Leapfrog Group. The two Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hospitals were the only hospitals in Washington state to be recognized for this achievement.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE and LAKEWOOD, Wash., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Clare Hospital and Virginia Mason Medical Center have recently been recognized as two of the 148 Best Hospitals in America by Money (formerly Money Magazine), in partnership with The Leapfrog Group .
  • The two Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hospitals were the only hospitals in Washington state to be recognized for this achievement.
  • To build their first-ever Best Hospitals ranking, Money teamed up with The Leapfrog Group, a health care nonprofit, to help their readers make educated decisions about which institutions are best for your money.
  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health was formed in 2021 by bringing together two leading health systems in Washington state.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Receives National Recognition for Patient Safety

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health was recognized as a leader in patient safety by Leapfrog Group with six 'A' safety grades across the system, including Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) in Seattle.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health was recognized as a leader in patient safety by Leapfrog Group with six 'A' safety grades across the system, including Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) in Seattle.
  • The distinction recognizes Virginia Mason Franciscan Health as a national leader in patient safety and great patient outcomes.
  • "I am proud of our world-class care that is made possible by our team's unwavering dedication to patient safety," said Ketul J. Patel, CEO of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
  • The Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hospitals recognized in Leapfrog Group's spring 2022 Hospital Safety Report includes:
    Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a world-class health system serving the Puget Sound region of Washington state, offering access to some of the country's most prestigious experts and hospitals that are internationally recognized for superior quality.

Virginia Mason Medical Center Recognized as "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader"

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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SEATTLE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, has been recognized as an "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader" by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). The award recognizes the facility for its dedication to the equitable treatment and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. 

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, has been recognized as an "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader" by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).
  • "The LGBTQ+ community has historically faced significant and longstanding challenges to accessing the care they need," said Katerie Chapman, president, Virginia Mason Medical Center.
  • As part of the HEI process, Virginia Mason Medical Center worked with a nationally recognized LGBTQ+ health expert to undertake a comprehensive review of LGBTQ+ care policies and practices within the organization.
  • Virginia Mason Medical Center is one of dozens of CommonSpirit Health care sites recognized in the 2022 HEI.