Christopher Ortiz, Assistant Managing Editor, Albuquerque Business First
Lovelace Health System was just named one of the country's top 15 health systems by Truven Health Analytics.
The 2016 15 Top Health Systems study evaluated 338 health systems and 2,912 member hospitals to identify the 15 U.S. health systems with the highest overall achievement.
Lovelace Health System was named one of the country's top 15 health systems by Truven Health Analytics.
Truven Health is a provider of health care data and analytics solutions and services that was recently acquired by IBM.
“Lovelace Health System has consistently provided quality care to our patients in New Mexico, and we are pleased when national organizations such as Truven take notice,” said Ron Stern, CEO of Lovelace Health System. “Quality is a moving target, because no institution can be perfect, but there is a constant drive for improvement among our staff members, from every level of the organization.”
Health systems in the study were recognized as ones that:
Saved more lives and caused fewer patient complications
Followed industry-recommended standards of care more closely
Released patients from the hospital a half-day sooner
Readmitted patients less frequently and experienced fewer deaths within 30 days of admission
Had over 12 percent shorter wait times in their emergency departments
Had nearly 5 percent lower Medicare beneficiary cost per 30-day episode of care
Scored over 7 points higher on patient overall rating of care
Lovelace is one of the largest health service providers in New Mexico with more than 4,000 employees. Since 2003 Lovelace has spent over $370 million in capital investments in the communities of Albuquerque and Roswell.
More information on this study and other 100 Top Hospitals research is available at 100tophospitals.com.