Reading Hospital has earned national recognition for excellence in clinical outcomes, best practices, value, and patient experience, according to an April 20 announcement. The hospital was recently named to two national award lists and has received top honors from Newsweek for the fourth consecutive year.
The recognition highlights the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality care and improving patient experiences. These awards are considered significant markers of achievement within the healthcare sector.
“Both prestigious awards reflect the dedication of physicians, nurses, clinicians, and staff who deliver expert, compassionate, and innovative care to patients every day,” said Charles F Barbera, MD, Reading Hospital president and CEO. Barbera also said that with two decades of experience as a trauma center and the addition of a comprehensive stroke program as well as expanded teams in cardiology, surgery, and oncology departments—now making up the largest medical staff in Reading Hospital’s history—the hospital continues to strengthen its services. “Our experience speaks for itself and demonstrates what makes our team and the care we provide truly exceptional,” he said.
Forbes’ ranking uses an equity-focused approach that measures overall quality with an emphasis on patient outcomes while accounting for differences in hospital locations and patient populations. Similarly, Newsweek and Statista based their best hospitals list on recommendations from medical experts, results from patient surveys, hospital quality metrics, and implementation surveys related to Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs).
“These recognitions are a direct reflection of the extraordinary commitment of the caregivers and support staff at Reading Hospital,” said Michael Stern, Tower Health president and CEO. “I congratulate the team on these achievements and for continuing to set the standard in excellence and compassionate care.”
The continued receipt of such awards signals ongoing efforts by Reading Hospital leadership to maintain high standards in both clinical practice areas as well as overall patient satisfaction.
