HARTFORD, Conn., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Hartford HealthCare is among the top 20% of hospitals
nationwide recognized for outstanding patient safety ratings and
the highest level of adherence to federal price transparency
rules.
The recognition came from the Health Transformation Alliance
(HTA), a cooperative of more than 60 of the nation's largest
employers; The Leapfrog Group, which recognizes patient safety
efforts by healthcare institutions and awarded all seven Hartford
HealthCare hospitals "A's" in 2023; and Turquoise Health, a firm
that evaluates price transparency practices.
"Delivering high-quality, safe care while ensuring price
transparency is paramount. It is the driving force behind what we
do ― putting patients first," says Hartford HealthCare President
and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey A.
Flaks. "We continuously strive to achieve excellence in
patient safety and outcomes for all."
More than 470 hospitals in 42 states were honored, and Hartford
HealthCare's seven hospitals were among eight recognized in
Connecticut.
In addition to patient safety scores, the latest announcement
highlights hospital adherence to the Hospital Price Transparency
Rule. Starting in 2021, this federal mandate directed all medical
facilities to provide clear, accessible pricing information about
items and services they offer so patients can compare prices and
estimate the cost of care before going to the hospital.
"We are able to achieve such national recognition because we
strive to be the best at getting better," Flaks says. "Earning top
scores from both Leapfrog and Turquoise Health underscores the
success we've realized in committing to safety and
transparency."
About Hartford HealthCare
With 41,000 colleagues, Hartford HealthCare's unified culture
enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its
care-delivery system — with more than 500 locations serving 185
towns and cities — includes two tertiary-level teaching hospitals,
an acute-care community teaching hospital, an acute-care hospital
and trauma center, three community hospitals, a behavioral health
network, a multispecialty physician group, a clinical care
organization, a regional home care system, an array of senior care
services, a mobile neighborhood health program and a comprehensive
physical therapy and rehabilitation network. On average,
Hartford HealthCare touches more than 23,000 lives every
single day. The unique, system-wide Institute Model offers a
unified high standard of care in crucial specialties at hospital
and ambulatory sites across Connecticut offering unparalleled expertise at
the most affordable cost. The institutes include: Ayer
Neuroscience, Behavioral Health, Cancer, Digestive
Health, Heart and
Vascular, Orthopedics and Tallwood Urology &
Kidney. Visit Hartford HealthCare
at www.HartfordHealthCare.org and stay connected
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