Mortality Rates 14.7% Lower at Top 15 Health Systems

Truven Health Analytics recently conducted an analysis of health systems to come up with the top 15 in the nation. Here are some key findings from the report:

·         Mortality rates were 14.7% lower for winning health systems versus non-winning peer group hospitals.

·         Complication rates were 15.1% lower for winning health systems.

·         Emergency Department wait times were 12.3% lower for winning health systems.

·         The 15 Top Health System winners spent 5% less per care episode than non-winning peer systems.

·         15 Top Health System winners discharged patients from the hospital a half-day sooner than non-winners.

·         Winning 15 health systems attained HCAHPS scores that were 7% points higher than non-winners.

Source: Truven Health Analytics, April 25, 2016