1 RI Hospital Listed Among America's Greatest In New List

PROVIDENCE, RI — One hospital in Rhode Island is among 100 of the best in the country, according to a new national report.

The “Great Hospitals in America” list from the Chicago-based niche media company Becker’s Healthcare, includes many of the same hospitals as rankings of U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

“These hospitals are widely recognized for their clinical excellence, commitment to patient safety, innovative initiatives, research efforts, education and high levels of patient satisfaction,” the company said.

Becker’s said the list of 100 hospitals is not exhaustive and is not an endorsement of the included hospitals. Hospitals submitted nominations and Becker’s editorial team conducted research.’

From Rhode Island, the Miriam Hospital in Providence made the list.

"The Miriam Hospital is a 247-bed facility renowned for its excellence in health care and medical research," Becker's Hospital Review wrote. "Staffed by over 816 physicians, 50 house staff, 650 nurses and more than 2,800 employees, it is a major teaching affiliate of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. The hospital is recognized as a primary stroke center by The Joint Commission and has earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Gold Plus designation for stroke care annually since 2008."

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