Clinical Excellence Awards

Amedisys Honors 39 Employees With Annual Spirit Of Excellence Award

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED), a leading provider of home health, hospice, personal care and high-acuity care services, has recognized 39 employees with the prestigious Spirit of Excellence Awards, one of the company’s highest honors.

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED), a leading provider of home health, hospice, personal care and high-acuity care services, has recognized 39 employees with the prestigious Spirit of Excellence Awards, one of the company’s highest honors.
  • “Our employees provide the highest quality care to our patients wherever they call home.
  • With compassion in their hearts, they uphold our mission at Amedisys each and every day,” said Paul Kusserow, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • The 39 winners were named from our roster of more than 21,000 employees nationwide.

MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Named One of America's 250 Best Hospitals for 2023 By Healthgrades

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center achieved America's 250 Best Hospitals Award, ranking among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for clinical excellence and comprehensive high-quality care across clinical areas.

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  • LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center achieved America's 250 Best Hospitals Award, ranking among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for clinical excellence and comprehensive high-quality care across clinical areas.
  • "We are proud that Healthgrades has recognized MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center's commitment to high quality specialty care," says Marcia Manker, chief executive officer, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center.
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    "We're proud to recognize Saddleback Medical Center as one of America's 250 Best Hospitals for 2023," said Brad Bowman MD, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades.
  • "As one of America's 250 Best Hospitals, Saddleback Medical Center consistently delivers better-than-expected outcomes for the patients in their community and is setting a high national standard for clinical excellence."

AHN Wexford Hospital and AHN Westmoreland Recognized with Patient Experience Award from Press Ganey

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Wexford Hospital emergency department and the AHN Outpatient Center – Westmoreland endoscopy center have been recognized by Press Ganey with a 2022 Guardian of Excellence® Award in the patient experience category. This award recognizes these AHN facilities as being in the top 5 percent for performance in patient experience of the more than 41,000 health care facilities that Press Ganey works with across the country.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Wexford Hospital emergency department and the AHN Outpatient Center – Westmoreland endoscopy center have been recognized by Press Ganey with a 2022 Guardian of Excellence® Award in the patient experience category.
  • This award recognizes these AHN facilities as being in the top 5 percent for performance in patient experience of the more than 41,000 health care facilities that Press Ganey works with across the country.
  • The 'Guardian of Excellence Award' is given annually by Press Ganey to health care facilities who rank in the 95th percentile for patient experience.
  • Their exceptional patient care sets great examples for our programs and facilities across the network," said Eugene Scioscia, MD , AHN chief patient experience officer and Barb Bobula, AHN vice president of patient experience.

Healthgrades Awards MemorialCare Hospitals from Los Angeles to Orange County Total of 44 Specialty Awards

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Monday, November 21, 2022

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare's Saddleback Medical Center, Long Beach Medical Center, and Orange Coast Medical Center received a combined total of 44 health excellence awards in various specialties from Healthgrades, a leading resource that connects consumers, physicians, and health systems.

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  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, Long Beach Medical Center, and Orange Coast Medical Center were recognized with specialty health excellence awards by Healthgrades, a leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.
  • ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare's Saddleback Medical Center , Long Beach Medical Center , and Orange Coast Medical Center received a combined total of 44 health excellence awards in various specialties from Healthgrades, a leading resource that connects consumers, physicians, and health systems.
  • "Everyone at MemorialCare is tremendously proud that each of our hospitals received numerous 2022 Healthgrades specialty awards," says Barry Arbuckle, President and CEO, MemorialCare.
  • Saddleback Medical Center was recognized for Excellence Awards for gastrointestinal care, gastrointestinal surgery, pulmonary care, and critical care.

ChristianaCare Creates Business Health Solutions to Offer Its Award-Winning Health Care Services to Employers Regionally and Nationally

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

ChristianaCare Business Health Solutions leverages the nationally recognized clinical expertise of ChristianaCare to provide high-quality, cost-effective health care services to businesses and employers, said Joe Miralles, vice president of Business Development at ChristianaCare.

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  • ChristianaCare Business Health Solutions leverages the nationally recognized clinical expertise of ChristianaCare to provide high-quality, cost-effective health care services to businesses and employers, said Joe Miralles, vice president of Business Development at ChristianaCare.
  • We offer direct-to-employer packages to keep health care costs down, improve employee wellness and workforce productivity and integrate services to offer accessible, high-quality, convenient care through enhanced coordination.
  • Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the countrys most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs.
  • With its groundbreaking Center for Virtual Health and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

Nation's Largest Medical Assisting Conference Returns to Celebrate Brighter Futures in Health Care during Medical Assistants Recognition Week

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

The nation's leading medical assisting conference will provide attendees with educational sessions on patient care and the teaching profession, along with career development opportunities.

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  • The nation's leading medical assisting conference will provide attendees with educational sessions on patient care and the teaching profession, along with career development opportunities.
  • In honor of the AAMA's long-term commitment to providing medical assistants with education, networking opportunities and advocacy for the profession, the AAMA Annual Conference will take place during Medical Assistants Recognition Week (MARWeek).
  • To foster medical assistants' brighter futures in health care, attendees can attend a niche expo, join industry thought leaders in informative sessions and celebrate the profession with fellow medical assistants throughout the weekend.
  • The American Association of Medical Assistants provides quality resources and educational opportunities for medical assistants by offering certification, advocacy for quality patient-centered health care, credential acknowledgment and scope-of-practice protection.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Main Line Health Announce New Affiliation

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Main Line Health announced an affiliation agreement that will fully transition Main Line Health's pediatric care and services from Nemours Children's Health to CHOP.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Main Line Health announced an affiliation agreement that will fully transition Main Line Health's pediatric care and services from Nemours Children's Health to CHOP.
  • Main Line Health and CHOP have already begun to collaborate, utilizing the combined expertise and infrastructure of the two organizations to deliver outstanding and convenient care to patients and families at Main Line Health suburban locations.
  • In April 2022, CHOP began to provide complex ophthalmic care for premature babies at all four Main Line Health hospitals' NICUs.
  • Founded in 1985, Main Line Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Philadelphia and its western suburbs.

Thought leaders in spinal cord injury research, science, and tech join forces with clinicians at Paralyzed Veterans of America 2022 Healthcare Summit + Expo

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Monday, August 29, 2022

WASHINGTON , Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America today kicked off its 10thHealthcare Summit and Expo – a four-day conference comprised of attendees from over 100 acute care and rehabilitation hospitals and community care centers across the country, more than 75 renowned speakers, and 50 plus exhibitors  – all specialized in the field of spinal injury and disease (SCI/D). Complete with workshops, break-out sessions, and PVA's Clinical Excellence Awards recognizing clinicians who have gone above and beyond in the care for Veterans and others living with paralysis, this year's Summit will also include a Department of Veterans Affairs update from their Under Secretary for Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal.

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  • "When Paralyzed Veterans of America started its Healthcare Summit & Expo in 2010, our goal was to bring the latest in research, technology, and best practices in the field of spinal cord injury and disorders directly to our health care workers," said Charles Brown, National President of PVA.
  • These are just a few stats facing our nation's Veterans and impacting today's healthcare system.
  • "PVAhas long helped veterans and others living with SCI/D, MS and ALS, and our Summit is an extension of that support.
  • Paralyzed Veterans of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or diseases.

NRC Health Unveils Winners of 2022 Annual Awards Programs

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NRC Health, the leading partner in building Human Understanding through personalized healthcare solutions and data-driven insights, today announced the 2022 winners of its annual awards programs, the Consumer Loyalty Awards and the Excellence in Patient Experience Awards, formerly known as the Excellence Awards. NRC Health’s loyalty-based hospital ranking recognizes the top 100 healthcare facilities, including the top 10 Best-In-Class winners, that are working to cultivate and maintain long-lasting loyalty among their patient populations. This year’s Excellence in Patient Experience honorees have been recognized for their efforts to consistently deliver outstanding patient experiences across the care continuum.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NRC Health , the leading partner in building Human Understanding through personalized healthcare solutions and data-driven insights, today announced the 2022 winners of its annual awards programs, the Consumer Loyalty Awards and the Excellence in Patient Experience Awards , formerly known as the Excellence Awards.
  • Winners of the NRC Health 2022 Excellence in Patient Experience Awards accomplished just that.
  • This years winners include Hawaii Pacific Health, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Mercy Health, and Northwest Community Healthcare as well as repeat winners from last year, Wabash General Hospital, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Scottish Rite for Children and Tyron Medical Partners.
  • To see if your local hospital is a 2022 honoree, see the full lists of winning organizations for both the 2022 Consumer Loyalty Awards and the 2022 Excellence in Patient Experience Awards .

Main Line Health Hospitals Are Top Performers in New Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Ratings

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Monday, August 15, 2022

All four of Main Line Health's acute care hospitals have been rated as top performers.

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  • All four of Main Line Health's acute care hospitals have been rated as top performers.
  • Results are based on data from 2020 and 2021, highlighting Main Line Health's commitment to quality and safety during the pandemic.
  • "This is an incredible achievement but is no surprise," said Jack Lynch, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Main Line Health.
  • Founded in 1985, Main Line Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Philadelphia and its western suburbs.