When you're named as one of the best in your field once in your lifetime, it would be easy for someone to argue that it was just a fluke and you had a good year.
But when you're named as one of the best 13 different times? Well, there's no arguing those numbers.
Munson Medical Center was recently named to the 100 Top Hospitals list for the 13th time and, this year, was joined by
Mercy Hospital in Cadillac, which marks it's second time on the prestigious list.
There were 2,914 hospitals nationwide included in the annual study that leads to the national rankings. This year marks the 18th anniversary of the award and only two other hospitals nationally have made the list 13 times or more.
"This is a great achievement that should give northern Michigan residents continued confidence in the quality of care provided by Munson Healthcare hospitals," says Ed Ness, President and CEO of Munson Healthcare and Munson Medical Center. "2010 represented a challenging year. For both Munson Medical Center and Mercy Hospital Cadillac to get top 100 reflects on the dedication and focused efforts of all physicians, staff, and volunteers as well as the leadership provided by board members. I applaud them all."
The 100 Top Hospitals 2010 rankings are based on overall organizational performance and are released annually by Thomson Reuters, a health care information and solutions company in Ann Arbor Thomson Reuters maintains the largest health care database in the country.
Munson Medical Center has been named to the 100 Top Hospitals list more times than any other hospital in Michigan.
Munson Medical Center received the 100 Top Hospitals award in 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and now in 2010.
Mercy Hospital Cadillac first received the award in 2008.
The 100 Top Hospitals designation is an objective, data-driven award that recognizes hospitals that successfully balance quality of care with operational and financial performance. Thomson Reuters this year looked at 10 performance areas, including mortality, medical complications, patient safety, average length of stay, expenses, profitability, patient satisfaction, adherence to clinical standards of care, and post discharge mortality and readmission rates for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, and pneumonia.
Writer: Sam Eggleston
Source: Ed Ness, Munson Medical Center
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