UConn Health’s John Dempsey Hospital earns the 2015 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care. This is the only national list that recognizes hospitals that both perform well clinically with regard to heart care measures and have a high recommendation rate among women.
“We’re pleased to be recognized for our commitment to women,” says Anne Diamond, CEO of UConn Health’s John Dempsey Hospital. “The fact is: Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every minute! With heart disease being the biggest health threat that women will face, we’re committed to providing the highest in quality heart care for women and their families.”
An example of UConn Health’s exceptional cardiac care for women is highlighted in this video.
The Women’s Choice Award is based on robust criteria that considers patient satisfaction, clinical excellence, and what women really want when it comes to treatment and a quality hospital experience. “Our mission is to reduce the risk for women and their families so they can make smart healthcare choices,” says Delia Passi, CEO and founder of the Women’s Choice Award, and former publisher of Working Woman and Working Mother magazines.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care list is determined by first identifying the top 25 percent of hospitals across the nation that offer a minimum number of cardiac and/or vascular services. Only hospitals that perform well clinically with regard to heart care measures reported to Medicare, and also have a high Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) recommendation score, a measure that is very important to women in choosing a hospital, are selected. Data provided is totally objective and uniform. No subjective considerations are used to determine the award winners.
“UConn Health not only performed well clinically with regard to heart care measures, but it also had a high recommendation rate, a measure that is very important to women in choosing a hospital,” says Passi.
“As the primary health care decision makers, women account for about 90 percent of all family choices when it comes to matters of health. Making quick decisions goes against her grain and women are seeking more information than ever before when making healthcare or hospital selections,” adds Passi.