Healthgrades named St. Tammany Parish Hospital one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery in its annual performance evaluation of nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide. In the same survey, Healthgrades awarded STPH five-star ratings for carotid surgery, pacemaker procedures, spinal fusion and treatment of pneumonia, respiratory failure, sepsis, and stroke.
Healthgrades 2020 Report to the Nation examines 32 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions using Medicare data to help patients find the highest quality, safest care nearest their home. A 5-star rating indicates clinical outcomes at STPH are statistically significantly better than expected when treating the condition or performing the procedure being evaluated.
“As consumers navigate their health, it is important to consider a number of factors, including hospital quality, before deciding where to access care,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer, Healthgrades. “We recognize those hospitals that have proven their dedication to quality care and exceptional outcomes over time and we applaud their efforts and achievement.”