Healthgrades Ranks UNC Health Johnston Among Top 5 in North Carolina for Cardiology
UNC Health Johnston recognized for superior outcomes in Cardiology, according to Healthgrades
UNC Health Johnston ranks #5 in North Carolina for cardiology according to a new analysis released by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. To determine this year’s state ranking recipients, Healthgrades evaluated clinical performance for nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide focusing on 18 key specialties across a mix of chronic, urgent and surgical specialty areas.
Hospitals recognized as among the top 5 in their state by Healthgrades are providing patients with consistently better-than expected clinical outcomes. For example, patients treated at hospitals receiving a state ranking for cardiology have, on average, a 30.1% lower risk of dying than if they were treated in hospitals that were not ranked for cardiology. *
“Being recognized as one of the top 5 in North Carolina for Cardiology is a tremendous achievement that speaks to UNC Health Johnston’s ongoing commitment to high-quality care. Hospitals receiving a #5 ranking in their state have a proven track record of delivering superior outcomes for the patients in their community," said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer at Healthgrades.
“For almost 25 years, our mission has been to provide consumers with clear and accessible information to make more informed health care decisions,” he added. “Patients can feel confident knowing that they have access to top-ranked care for cardiology at UNC Health Johnston.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2019 through 2021 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only.
