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43 US hospitals among world's best: Newsweek Forty-three U.S. hospitals were named to Newsweek's 2024 "World's Best Hospital" list, and four were in the top 10. Newsweek partners with Statista for the annual ranking of 2,400 hospitals across 30 countries. For the first time, Chile and Malaysia were added to the ranking. Hospital scores were based on online surveys of more than 85,000 experts and public data from post-hospitalization patient surveys on their general satisfaction. The score also considered hygiene and patient-physician ratio, and Patient Reporting Outcome Measures use. They also listed the best hospitals by country, with lists for each country including a listing of top specialty hospitals. The U.S. list can be found here. There were 250 hospitals named globally, and 43 are in the U.S. They are listed here with their overall ranking: 1. Mayo Clinic-Rochester (Minn.) 2. Cleveland Clinic 4. The Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore) 5. Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston) 12. UCLA Health-Ronald Reagan Medical Center (Los Angeles) 16. Stanford (Calif.) Health Care-Stanford Hospital  19. Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston)  20. The Mount Sinai Hospital (New York City)  31. Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Chicago) 37. University of Michigan Hospitals-Michigan Medicine (Ann Arbor) 41. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles) 49. UCSF Medical Center (San Francisco) 51. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian (PA) 55. New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell (NYC) 60. Mayo Clinic-Jacksonville (Fla.) 68. Duke University Hospital (Durham, N.C.) 78. Mayo Clinic-Phoenix 89. NYU Langone Hospitals (New York City) 93. Houston Methodist Hospital 98. Rush University Medical Center (Chicago) 105. Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, Tenn.) 109. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston) 122. University of Chicago Medical Center  125. UCLA Health-Santa Monica (Calif.) Medical Center 137. Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health  141. University of Wisconsin Hospitals (Madison) 146. Barnes-Jewish Hospital (St. Louis) 154. University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center 159. Emory University Hospital (Atlanta) 169. University of Washington Medical Center (Seattle) 175. University of California-Davis Medical Center (Sacramento) 182. Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital 193. University of Colorado Hospital (Aurora) 204. University of Utah Hospital (Salt Lake City) 213. Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (Calif.) 220. Keck Hospital of USC (Los Angeles) 228. University of Kansas Hospital (Kansas City) 232. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital 236. University of Virginia Medical Center (Charlottesville) 240. Virginia Mason Medical Center (Seattle) 242. Tufts Medical Center (Boston) 243. UT Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas) 247. Torrance (Calif.) Memorial Medical Center Credits: Becker's Hospital Review https://lnkd.in/ej8ukvqP #healthcare #hospitals

Kudos and congrats to Morristown Medical Center for being ranked #3 in the category of major teaching hospitals in the Fortune list of top 100 hospitals in the country. Top major teaching hospitals 1. Intermountain Medical Center (Murray, Utah) 2. NYU Langone Hospitals (New York City) 3. Morristown (N.J.) Medical Center 4. Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (Philadelphia) 5. Houston Methodist Hospital 6. Mayo Clinic in Rochester (Minn.) From Becker's: The "Fortune/PINC AI Top Hospital List" is based on an analysis of Medicare data, including clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience and financial health. Researchers from PINC AI analyzed data from 2,601 acute-care, nonfederal U.S. hospitals in small, medium and large community hospitals, and teaching and major teaching hospitals. The analysis included a survey-based measure to capture the hospital's contribution to health and health equity in its community, an April 16 joint news release from Fortune and PINC AI said. The top hospitals outperformed their peers in all 10 key performance indicators. If all hospitals performed like the top 100 hospitals, more than 350,000 additional patients would be saved, more than 607,000 individuals would not have in-hospital complications and more than 16,6000 patients would not have 30-day readmissions. All of these outcomes could amount to more than $17.6 billion in savings, according to the release

Though the term “hospitalist” was first coined in 1996 in the New England Journal of Medicine, the role of hospital-based physicians has become increasingly essential in recent years. As physicians’ workloads skyrocketed and hospital services became more complex, the role of hospitalist has emerged as a necessity to meet the challenges of the rapidly evolving healthcare system. In fact, across the U.S., the number of hospitalists has grown from fewer than 1,000 to more than 60,000, as of 2020.    As patient demand continues to grow and specialists face increasing pressure, hospitalists play a critical role in optimizing patient care and alleviating burnout among physicians. Smilow Cancer Hospital Yale New Haven Hospital Yale New Haven Health  #Hospitalists #Healthcare #HospitalMedicine #HowWeHospitalist #HospitalistRoles

Amy Yu MD, from the University of Colorado Division of Hospital Medicine received the prestigious Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) 2024 Founders’ Grant for her research on improving inter-hospital transfers. Dr. Yu's work aims to address the lack of standardized guidelines and the troubling outcomes often associated with these transfers. In her research, Dr. Yu plans to gather insights from patients, their care partners, and healthcare providers to develop better systems for safer and more effective inter-hospital transfers. Her ultimate goal is to create a patient-centered approach that reduces stress and improves outcomes for all involved. This grant recognizes Dr. Yu's significant potential and supports her innovative project to fill an important gap in patient care. Congratulations, Dr. Yu! 🌟 Read the rest of the story below! https://lnkd.in/gmc6r9XN #HealthcareInnovation #PatientSafety #ResearchExcellence #HospitalMedicine #SGIM #Medicine #Colorado

Healthcare System Set To Break Ground on New Hospital in Suburban San Antonio University Health of San Antonio is set to commence construction on a new five-story, 589,743-square-foot hospital in Selma, Texas, starting March 17, with completion targeted for September 17, 2026. Named University Health Retama Hospital, the project, estimated at $480 million—lower than an initial $600 million projection—marks a significant expansion for the healthcare provider. The hospital aims to open in late 2026 or early 2027, offering comprehensive services including a 24/7 emergency department, labor and delivery, radiology, pharmacy, neonatal intensive care, and more, within a facility that initially provides 166 beds, with potential expansion to 286. Strategically located along the Austin-San Antonio corridor, this development underscores the ongoing economic impact of the healthcare industry in the region, which contributes over $44 billion annually. University Health, distinct from the similarly named entity involved with Cano Health, underscores its commitment to enhancing medical infrastructure and services in Bexar County and its surrounding area. Source: CoStar News

Here's another in the "no surprise here" series on hospitals: "CMS updated its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings on July 31, assigning one star to 276 hospitals. Every year, CMS assigns star ratings to U.S. hospitals based on 46 hospital quality measures divided into five categories: mortality, safety, patient experience, readmission rates, and timely and effective care. Data reporting periods range from July 2019 to March 2023, depending on the measure. This year, 29 more hospitals received a one-star than last year." Looking at the reporting period for data collection, we know or perceive that a lot has changed in hospitals since 2019. I would guess more hospitals are functioning at a one-star rate today. Today, I cross two states' lines to receive my care in Boston at a 5-star hospital where I have received primary care and more for 31 years. In 31 years, I have only had two primary care physicians; stability and access I do not take for granted. While the bar is set very high for me, it saddens me how low it is for others, with many without access to care. Settling in medicine is not something I am willing to do, but I know others have no choice. What are your thoughts? 🌟 #patientsafety #hospitalquality #cmsstarratings #transparency #accountability #healthcareonlinkedin #exitstrategies #patientaccess https://lnkd.in/dyhRHuw2

Based on the search results, there are significant cost differences between Stanford Hospital and other hospitals in the area, including Valley Medical Center: For a two-view chest X-ray, Stanford Medical Center's estimated cost was $1,908, which was 19 times higher than Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's estimate of $98. For a level 4 emergency room visit, Stanford Medical Center's estimated cost was $7,328, which was $6,764 more expensive than Alameda County Medical Center's estimate of $564. For an MRI of the lower back, the lowest amount Aetna paid Stanford Hospital was $3,221, which was twice as much as Aetna's lowest payment of $1,405 to Sequoia Hospital, a nearby facility. Despite the higher costs, Stanford's quality of care for routine procedures is not consistently superior to other local hospitals. For example, Stanford's ICU mortality rate and patient satisfaction ratings were below those of Sequoia Hospital, though Stanford did perform better in patient safety. Stanford justifies its higher prices by citing its reputation for sophisticated procedures and its role in training new physicians. However, critics argue that Stanford's market power and strategic location allow it to charge premium prices, even for routine care.

Uncover how Taichung Veterans General Hospital is revolutionising smart healthcare! 🌟 Prof. Shih-An Chen shares their innovative projects, from OR management to advanced nursing systems, earning them global acclaim. Learn how this leading hospital in Taiwan is meeting the growing healthcare needs of Taichung’s 2.8 million residents. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gRYe8yPn

Delivering high-quality healthcare while saving costs relies on efficient, value-driven care. We are navigating a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, particularly as we face the challenges of an ageing population both globally and in Singapore, where we are swiftly becoming a super-aged nation. Hospital occupancy and healthcare costs are rising, placing increased pressure on our systems. In this context, it becomes ever more critical that this care must be streamlined, sustainable, and above all, patient-centred. Achieving a balance between delivering high-quality care and ensuring cost efficiency and value-driven outcomes is essential to our mission of providing the best possible outcomes for those who rely on us. I would like to extend our deepest thanks to all our colleagues at #NUH, particularly Dr Diarmuid Murphy, the division of geriatric medicine, departments of orthopaedic trauma, nursing, rehabilitation, inpatient operations and our partner community hospital, St Luke’s Hospital, whose unwavering support has been instrumental in our success. Special thanks to the VDO team at NUHS for their support. Collaboration is the cornerstone of success in healthcare innovation. #Healthcare #PatientCare #ValueBasedHealthcare #NUHS #VDC #NUH #OrthoGeriatrics #Hipfracture Shikha Kumari Nazrul Nashi Reshma Merchant Francis Ho

Tufts Medical Center has focused on improving communication between clinicians and between care teams to increase hospital patient throughput. In this article from HealthLeaders, Dr. Davis, Associate CMIO at Tufts Medical Center, shares how implementing TigerConnect has helped the hospital streamline its ED admission process and improve patient throughput in operating rooms. #PatientThroughput #ClinicalCommunication #PatientCare