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Published on: February 16, 2011

Why Mayo Clinic, despite its five-star rating, believes it's time to rethink how quality is graded

John Noseworthy

    Modern Healthcare
    |November 7, 2018
    PubMed

    Insights

    Mayo Clinic achieved a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and was ranked the top hospital nationally by U.S. News and World Report. These accolades highlight Mayo Clinic's commitment to high-quality patient care and outcomes.

    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Quality
    • Hospital Performance Metrics
    • Patient Care Standards

    Background:

    • The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare website provides objective patient care ratings.
    • U.S. News and World Report annually ranks hospitals based on national performance.
    • Mayo Clinic is a recognized leader in healthcare delivery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report Mayo Clinic's recent national recognitions for hospital quality.
    • To highlight the significance of a five-star CMS rating.
    • To underscore Mayo Clinic's position in national hospital rankings.

    Main Methods:

    • Data from the CMS Hospital Compare website was reviewed.
    • U.S. News and World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll methodology was considered.
    • Mayo Clinic's performance metrics were analyzed in the context of these national reports.

    Main Results:

    • Mayo Clinic received a five-star rating from the CMS.
    • Mayo Clinic was ranked the number one hospital in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
    • These recognitions were awarded in July based on recent performance data.

    Conclusions:

    • Mayo Clinic demonstrates exceptional performance in national hospital quality assessments.
    • The hospital's commitment to patient care is validated by these prestigious rankings.
    • These accolades reflect sustained excellence in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

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