The selected organizations, in three size ranges, demonstrated lower 30-day mortality rates, better survival rates, fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, fewer 30-day readmissions, fewer patient safety events, higher adherence to evidence-based care, and higher patient satisfaction scores than their peers, according to the Ann Arbor, Mich.-based vendor. Data came from the 2010 Medicare Provider Analysis and Review, and the CMS Hospital Compare data sets.
The top five large delivery systems are Banner Health in Phoenix; CareGroup Healthcare System in Boston; Jefferson Health System in Radnor, Pa.; Memorial Hermann Healthcare System in Houston; and St. Vincent Health in Indianapolis.
The top five medium delivery systems are Baystate Health in Springfield, Mass.; Geisinger Health System in Danville, Pa.; HCA Central and West Texas Division in Austin; Mission Health System in Asheville, N.C.; and Prime Healthcare Services in Ontario, Calif.
The top five small delivery systems are Baptist Health in Montgomery, Ala.; Maury Regional Healthcare System in Columbia, Tenn.; Poudre Valley Health System in Fort Collins, Colo.; Saint Joseph Regional Health System in Mishawaka, Ind.; and Tanner Health System in Carrollton, Ga. More information is at thomsonreuters.com.
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