Memorial Health Rated Savannahs Top Hospital
Summary
The findings are based on analysis conducted by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization.Savannah, GA, October 22, 2010 --( The study analyzed approximately 40 million Medicare patients from every U.S. hospital from 2007 through 2009.According to the study, top-rated hospitals had a 53 percent lower mortality rate than the U.S. national average when looking at patient outcomes in 17 procedures and diagnoses.Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is a two-state healthcare organization serving a 35-county area in southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina.We’re proud of this recognition and proud to serve our community,” said Phillip S. Schaengold, J.D., MBA, president and CEO of Memorial Health.According to the study, top-rated hospitals had a 53 percent lower mortality rate than the U.S. national average when looking at patient outcomes in 17 procedures and diagnoses.To read the full report and methodology, visit www.healthgrades.com.Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is a two-state healthcare organization serving a 35-county area in southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina.