The award is based solely on the hospital’s clinical quality outcomes over several years, according to Healthgrades.
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“This recognition is a direct result of our employees’ hard work and dedication to our mission,” Michael Uhl, president of Miami Valley Hospital, said in a statement. “Our employees continually strive for excellence and are proud to see their efforts earn national recognition. This strong track record of distinction demonstrates our hospital’s – and Premier Health’s – ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.”
Several hospitals south of the Dayton metro were also recognized.
Kettering Health Network’s Fort Hamilton Hospital and UC Health’s West Chester Hospital both made Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals list.
Healthgrades states that it's America's 100 Best Hospitals consists of:
• America’s 50 Best Hospitals — hospitals recognized as America’s 250 Best for at least seven
consecutive years.
• Along with, the next 50 top hospitals that achieved America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award for a maximum of seven consecutive years and a minimum of 5 consecutive years.
These hospitals are recognized as the top 2% in the nation for consistent clinical quality, Healthgrades states.
Healthgrades is among several organizations that publish regular lists ranking and evaluating hospitals. U.S. News & World Report and Leapfrog also publish regular lists of their own using different criteria.
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