Fort Memorial Hospital has been named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list.
This is the first time Fort Memorial Hospital has been recognized with this honor as one of the top performing small community hospitals in the US. Fort Memorial Hospital was one of three hospitals recognized in Wisconsin, according to information recently released by Fort HealthCare Marketing Manager Nicole Leibman.
According to the release: IBM Watson Health has identified the top hospitals from a rigorous evaluation of 2,675 short-term, acute care, non-federal hospitals in the US. The annual list recognizes excellence in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience and fiscal health. IBM Watson Health established the list to help identify best practices that may help other healthcare organizations achieve consistent, balanced and sustainable high performance.
“We are proud to receive this recognition for our commitment to providing quality and professional patient-centered health care. This recognition is the result of our employees and staff whose hard work and dedication has made us a 100 Top Hospital,” said Fort HealthCare President and CEO Mike Wallace.
“This award reflects the compassionate care in our hospital and clinics. We appreciate the support and partnership of the communities we serve, and we share this recognition with them,” Wallace said.
This recognition demonstrates Fort HealthCare’s ongoing commitment to prioritize patient-centered care. According to IBM Watson Health, as compared to similar hospitals, the hospitals included on the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list had better results on key clinical and operational performance indicators. These include survival rates, patient complications, healthcare associated infections, 30-day mortality and 30-day hospital-wide readmission rates, length of stay, throughout in emergency departments, inpatient expenses, profitability and ratings from patients.
“We are proud of all of the hospitals, health systems and their dedicated clinicians and staff included among the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals,” MD, MPH, Chief Health Equity Officer and Deputy Chief Health officer at IBM Watson Health Irene Dankwa-Mullan said.
“From small community hospitals to major teaching hospitals, organizations on this list demonstrate a relentless commitment to high value, patient- centered care and innovation. They also recognize the importance of contributing to the health of their communities and we applaud them for their programs that help provide equitable quality care and address health disparities,” she added.
To see the list, visit: http://www.100tophospitals.com/.
About Fort HealthCare
Fort HealthCare is committed to improving the health and well-being of our communities, with a vision to be the healthiest community in Wisconsin. As the leading healthcare provider in the region, it is our goal to reach as many members of the community as possible with health and wellness messages, providing tools and resources to help individuals improve their health and quality of life, while collaborating with several partners to positively improve the population’s health overall on a long term basis. For more information, visit: FortHealthCare.com.
About the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® List
The Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list is determined using independent and objective research to analyze hospital performance. Organizations do not apply or pay for this honor or pay to promote their award. Award-winning hospitals and health systems serve as a model of excellence for the industry.
About IBM Watson Health
IBM Watson Health is a data, analytics, and technology partner for the health industry. Supported by the innovation of IBM and intelligence of Watson, the organization is committed to helping build smarter health ecosystems. Through the combination of its deep industry expertise in health, data and analytics, actionable insights, and reputation for security and trust, Watson Health is working together with its clients and partners to help them achieve simpler processes, better care insights, faster breakthroughs, and improved experiences for people around the world. To learn more, visit: ibm.com/watson/health.
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