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Two Legacy Health hospitals recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid for Five-Star quality care
Legacy Salmon Creek and Legacy Good Samaritan medical centers are among those recognized.
PORTLAND, Ore. – Two Legacy Health hospitals were recently recognized for delivering five-star quality care by the federal government. The five-star rating reflects Legacy’s commitment to good health for its people, patients, and the communities it serves.
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Portland, Ore., and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Clark County, Wash., were recognized. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, published the overall hospital quality star rating in July. The agency tracks quality across five categories with 37 specific measurements. The five categories are: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.
“Legacy Health is honored to receive this recognition,” said Jonathan Avery, senior vice president and chief operating officer. “This is a testament to how essential Legacy’s care is to our communities throughout this region. This recognition wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering dedication of our thousands of employees and providers who deliver exceptional, compassionate care to our patients daily and strive for excellence in all they do.”
Across Oregon and Washington, 18 hospitals earned five stars. Nationally, about 16% of the 3,076 eligible hospitals achieved five-star ratings.
About Legacy Health
Legacy Health is a large, nonprofit, integrated health system with seven hospital campuses serving Oregon and Southwest Washington, including a full-service children’s hospital and a behavioral health emergency services facility. Legacy also operates an extensive ambulatory services network that includes 70 clinic locations and offers a broad continuum of care. The organization is a $3 billion + community system of care with over 14,000 employees in two states. Known for its commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care, Legacy Health has earned a strong reputation for clinical excellence, community partnership, and mission-driven service in the Pacific Northwest. For more information, visit www.legacyhealth.org.
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