A report that focused on finding the best hospitals in America was just released by HealthGrades.com; the full list of the best ranked hospitals is available on their site. The study revealed that “164,964 lives may have been saved and 18,900 major complications avoided during the three years (2006 – 2008) studied, had the quality of care at all hospitals matched the level of those distinguished as America’s 50 Best Hospitals.”
According to HealthGrades.com, the hospitals are ranked by mortality and complication rates across 26 procedures and diagnoses, from heart attacks to total knee replacement. Patients who are admitted to these top hospitals have about a 27 percent lower chance of dying than if they were to go to other hospitals. “Patients who undergo surgery at these high-performing hospitals also have an average 8% lower risk of complications during their stay,” reports HealthGrades.com.
Now you know where the best hospitals are, but do you have a good doctor near you? Find one in your area.
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