NAPLES, Fla., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Health Management Associates, Inc. announced today that Charlotte Regional Medical Center, located in Punta Gorda, Florida, and Yakima Regional Medical Center, located in Yakima, Washington, have been selected as two of the nation's top- performing cardiac hospitals, according to the 100 Top Hospitals(R): Cardiovascular Benchmarks for Success, 2004, a study conducted annually by Solucient, Inc. The study identifies hospitals that demonstrate superior clinical, operational, and financial performance in cardiovascular service.
"The delivery of high-quality health care close to home remains HMA's focus, and we are very proud to be recognized for our superior patient outcomes and operational performance," said Joseph V. Vumbacco, president and Chief Executive Officer of HMA. "Charlotte Regional Medical Center has been named one of the nation's premier cardiac hospitals for the fifth time, and 2004 marks Yakima Regional Medical Center's inaugural Top 100 designation in its history after only a year of operation under HMA's leadership. I would like to thank the physicians and employees at both Charlotte Regional Medical Center and Yakima Regional Medical Center for their dedication and diligent efforts in providing outstanding cardiac care for their patients."
Solucient, Inc., a leader in providing health care information to payors, providers, employers and the health care industry, conducts annual studies that measure hospitals' clinical practices, operations and financial management. Inclusion in the 100 Top Hospitals(R): Cardiovascular Benchmarks for Success, recognizes superior performance in these areas.
HMA is the premier operator of non-urban general acute care hospitals in communities situated throughout the United States. HMA has generated 16 years of uninterrupted operating earnings growth and upon completing the previously announced exchange of 76-bed Williamson Memorial Hospital for 56-bed Bartow Memorial Hospital, will operate 53 hospitals in 15 states with approximately 7,526 licensed beds.
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