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Rutkowski, interim CEO of Culpeper Memorial Hospital. “To be recognized with the other hospitals in the top 100 is a true achievement for . everyone in our hospital family — employees, medical staff, volunteers and trustee.” . Performance measurement is challenging in any context; it is particularly so for a health care industry that is undergoing consolidation in an increasingly demanding marketplace.
The HC1A Mercer HCPC study is distinctive in being the only one based solely on objective, quantitative data that are consistent and complete across the United States. This methodology ensures that the focus is on statistical rather than anecdotal evidence for top perforrrtancer-' '" s .
The purpose of the annual study is to identify a set of benchmarks for the hospital industry that represents a balance of high quality care, efficient delivery and superior financial performance.
To qualify, hospitals had to rank above their peers on eight measures which indicate high value to customers through high-quality outcomes, efficient provision of care, and effective use of resources — a balance that HCIA and Mercer have
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