Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor has been recognized with this honor for the ninth time and sixth consecutive year (1996, 1999, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017), and this is the third year that St. The study has been conducted annually since 1993. It evaluates clinical and operational performance in 11 areas, addressing: inpatient mortality, 30-day mortality rate, complications, core measures, 30-day risk-adjusted readmission rate, severity-adjusted average length of stay, mean emergency room throughput, inpatient expense per discharge, Medicare spend per beneficiary, adjusted operating profit margin and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) score (patient rating of overall hospital performance). The Truven Health 100 Top Hospitals is the most comprehensive, academically driven study of its kind. “We’re thrilled for both of these hospitals to be identified as the best and most reliable hospitals in the country through this respected organization.” Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor and Livingston hospitals.

Joe’s colleagues,” said David Brooks, president of St. “This prestigious recognition demonstrates our vision to deliver the highest quality and highest value care for our patients, and reflects the dedication of our physicians, nurses and all St.

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