US News and World Report has named Meritus Medical Center a 2022-2023 High Performing Hospital in five treatment areas.
The ranking lists Meritus as a high performer in the treatment of renal failure, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), stroke and uterine cancer surgery.
“High performing” is the highest recognition a hospital can receive in US News’ Best Hospitals Procedures and Conditions ratings, Meritus reported.
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For the best hospital ranking of 2022-2023, US News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals in the country, looking at 15 medical specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. The ratings were based on quality measures, such as survival rates, patient experiences, and how successfully a hospital helps its patients go home.
Less than half of all hospitals received a rating, according to a press release from Meritus.
“As Western Maryland’s largest healthcare provider, we are honored that the skills and dedication of our team members have been recognized nationally,” said Carrie Adams, chief operating officer at Meritus, in the press release. “This is just one of the many ways our hospital excels at meeting the needs of patients.”
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, was named #1 on the honors list of the best hospitals.
Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore ranks number 5 with the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.
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“All rankings and assessments should be seen as just a starting point for patients considering where to seek care with input from their physicians,” US News wrote. “Individual diagnosis, insurance coverage and priorities are important factors in making a personal best choice.”
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