Aiken Regional Ranked as High Performing Hospital Third Year in a Row
Aiken Regional Ranked as High Performing Hospital by
U.S. News & World Report Third Year in a Row
Aiken, South Carolina – Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been named a 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report High Performing hospital for Heart Attack and Heart Failure. This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.
The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.
“I am incredibly proud of our team and it’s an honor be recognized for providing exceptional care,” said Matt Merrifield, Chief Executive Officer at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. “I am continually inspired by our extraordinary team that strives to deliver safe, high-quality care with each patient they encounter and in everything they do. Our team is committed to continuing to serve our community while delivering high quality, nationally ranked patient care. We remain dedicated to enhancing the quality of care delivered to our community and to continue to be the hospital of choice for our patients, their family, our team and our community.”
U.S. News evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care and patient experience.
“For 35 years, U.S. News has been a leading resource for patients navigating their health care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “The ‘High Performing’ designation acknowledges hospitals that consistently deliver high-quality care for specific medical procedures and conditions. This recognition highlights their expertise and commitment to patient well-being.”
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Aiken Regional earned High Performing ratings for Heart Attack and Heart Failure in recognition of care that was significantly better than the national average, as measured by factors such as patient outcomes. The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.
The Aiken Regional team continues to provide quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, reginal or national level:
- Certified Primary Heart Attack Center (CPHA) by The Joint Commission and the American Stroke Association®/American Heart Association® (AHA)
- Certified Advanced Heart Failure Center by The Joint Commission and the American Stroke Association®/American Heart Association® (AHA)
- Certified Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission and the American Stroke Association/American Heart Association
- Get With The Guidelines® Stroke, GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll 2024
For more information regarding Aiken Regional services, visit aikenregional.com.
About Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of more than 100 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence.
About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives and communities. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News, Real Estate, Careers and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
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