Reading Hospital announced today that it is one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2024, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. This achievement puts Reading Hospital in the top one percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance for the third consecutive year (2022 - 2024).
The hospital is also among the top five in the state for Stroke Care and Neurosciences care. Numerous top accolades from Healthgrades – including the America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™, the Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, the Neurosciences Excellence Award™, and the Stroke Care Excellence Award™ – reflect Reading Hospital’s commitment to exceptional patient care.
“Our team at Reading Hospital has continually demonstrated they are among the very best in the nation for the clinical care they provide,” said Charles F. Barbera, MD, Reading Hospital president and CEO. “Each day, I see how they go to great lengths to ensure our patients and their families receive the best care possible. I am proud to celebrate this prestigious achievement they deserve.”
To determine the top hospitals for 2024, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for more than 30 conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. Unlike other hospital studies, Healthgrades ratings are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes.
“Healthgrades commends Reading Hospital for their leadership and continued dedication to high-quality care,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades. “As one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals, Reading Hospital is elevating the standard for quality care nationwide and ensuring superior outcomes for the patients in their community.”
Consumers can learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of 'How Healthgrades Rates Hospitals and Why It Matters'.
View the complete 2024 America’s Best Hospital Awards Methodology.
About Reading Hospital
Reading Hospital is the flagship, Magnet Recognized, acute care hospital of Tower Health. Located in West Reading, Pa., Reading Hospital is a 697-bed hospital that is home to many top-tier specialty care centers, including Reading HealthPlex, McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, Emergency Department, Level I Trauma Center and Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). With more than 1,000 physicians, specialists, and advanced practice providers across 49 locations, Reading Hospital has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines. It is listed as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for three consecutive years. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.
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