Holy Cross Hospital Named One of Healthgrades 2021 Americas 100 Best Hospitals

(Silver Spring, Md.) – Holy Cross Hospital today announced that it has achieved the Healthgrades 2021 America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award™. The distinction places Holy Cross Hospital in the top two percent of nearly 4,500 hospitals assessed nationwide for its consistent, year-over-year superior clinical performance as measured by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.

“This is a great accomplishment. I am extremely proud of the work our Holy Cross team has done to deliver super quality care by being vigilant, building trust, and working together, all while navigating the continuing challenges of the COVID-19,” said Louis A. Damiano, MD, President, Holy Cross Hospital.

"This award highlights our health systems’ ongoing efforts in achieving our goal of improving care delivery and enhancing patient outcomes. With the contributions of all hospital staff members and volunteers, we're able to create a culture of transparency, accountability, and excellence," added Yancy Phillips, MD, Chief Clinical Officer, Holy Cross Health.

“Now more than ever, it is important to celebrate the physicians, nurses, and extended care teams that are working around the clock to keep our nation safe. For the select hospitals that have been recognized with a Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award, we extend our heartfelt appreciation and commend them for their ongoing commitment to delivering the highest quality healthcare,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Healthgrades.

From 2017 through 2019, patients treated in hospitals achieving the award had, on average, a 26.1 percent lower risk of dying than if they were treated in hospitals that did not receive the award, as measured across 19 rated conditions and procedures for which mortality is the outcome.*

And during that same period, if all hospitals performed similarly to those achieving the Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals Award, 172,298 lives could potentially have been saved. For example, patients treated for heart failure in hospitals achieving the award have, on average, a 31.3 percent lower risk of dying than if they were treated in hospitals that did not receive the award.*

Holy Cross Hospital was also recognized with the Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ for 2 years in a row, and the Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ for 6 years in a row.

During the 2021 study period (Medicare Fiscal Years 2017-2019), Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award recipients are recognized for overall clinical excellence and providing top-quality care across multiple specialty lines and areas. These hospitals showed superior performance in clinical outcomes for patients in the Medicare population across at least 21 of 32 most common inpatient conditions and procedures — as measured by objective performance data (risk-adjusted mortality and in-hospital complications).

Learn more about how Healthgrades determines award recipients, and for more information on Healthgrades Quality Solutions.

To see all of Holy Cross Health's awards and recognitions, visit HolyCrossHealth.org/Awards.

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About Holy Cross Hospital

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, people-centered health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to be the most trusted provider of health care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary care practices and affordable health centers and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care, and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and move life ahead for individuals and populations in the communities served. In fiscal 2020, Holy Cross Health contributed nearly 10 percent of its $602 million in revenue to community benefit activities that meet community needs and improve access to health.

*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2017 through 2019 and represent 3-year estimates for Medicare patients only.