Medical Center, Navicent Health Listed in Top 10 Georgia Hospitals
Research Engine HealthGroves.com Names MCNH Second in State
MACON, GA (Thursday, October 8, 2015) - The Medical Center, Navicent Health (MCNH) has been included in research engine Health Grove's listing of the best hospitals in the state of Georgia, ranking second only behind Emory University Hospital of Atlanta.
In order to determine which hospitals to include in Georgia's Top 10, Health Grove examined data from the following areas:
- Medicare performance scores
- Number of cases per year
- U.S. News & World Report ranking
- Lowest mortality rates related to pneumonia, heart attack and heart failure
- Lowest rates of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
“We were pleased to learn that we had ranked so highly among our peers within the state. Medical Center, Navicent Health - along with all Atrium Health Navicent entities - bases its processes on the triple aim. We focus on quality, safety and efficiency in order to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care. Our ranking on Health Grove's list confirms that we are doing the right thing for our patients, and we will continue to refine our processes and improve care,” said Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders, President and CEO of Navicent Health.
For the complete ranking of Georgia hospitals, please visit http://hospitals.healthgrove.com/d/d/Georgia.
According to their website, Health Grove researches healthcare facilities including hospitals, treatment centers, mental health facilities and nursing homes in order to help people guide their healthcare decisions. For more information on Health Grove, please visit www.healthgrove.com.