Do “America's Best Hospitals” Perform Better for Acute Myocardial Infarction?

1999270 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Jersey Chen · Cardiovascular Research Center

Martha J. Radford · Qualidigm (United States)

Thomas A. Marciniak · Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Harlan M. Krumholz · Cardiovascular Research Center

Abstract

Admission to a hospital ranked high on the list of "America's Best Hospitals" was associated with lower 30-day mortality among elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction. A substantial portion of the survival advantage may be associated with these hospitals' higher rates of use of aspirin and beta-blocker therapy.

Topics & Keywords

Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare Healthcare Policy and Management Healthcare Quality and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 340, Issue 4, pp. 286-292

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199901283400407

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