Stanford Medicine Ranked Among Top Academic Medical Centers in US
Stanford Medicine has been recognized among the top academic medical centers in the United States by Vizient, a national health care performance improvement organization. For the third time in its history, Stanford Health Care was a five-star performer in the Vizient Quality and Accountability Study, ranking fifth out of 118 peer institutions for inpatient care. This achievement is a testament to the organization's commitment to providing high-quality patient care, driven by the dedication and expertise of its faculty and staff.
Key Takeaways:
- Stanford Medicine has been ranked among the top institutions for patient care by Vizient for the third time in its history.
- Stanford Health Care was a five-star performer in the Vizient Quality and Accountability Study, ranking fifth out of 118 peer institutions for inpatient care.
- The organization performed strongly in outpatient care, ranking sixth out of 66 in its cohort.
- Stanford Health Care was recognized as a five-star in-patient performer among complex care medical centers for the second straight year, ranking 17th in a cohort of 208 complex care medical centers.
- Vizient's recognition reflects Stanford Medicine's commitment to continuous improvement, always striving to raise the bar on high-quality care for patients.
- **Stanford Medicine's Vizient Rankings:**
+ Fifth out of 118 peer institutions for inpatient care
+ Sixth out of 66 in its cohort for outpatient care
+ 17th in a cohort of 208 complex care medical centers for inpatient care
- **Number of Hospitals Participating in the Study:** 1,220
- **Cohorts Based on Hospital Size, Services, and Operational Characteristics:** 7
- **Domains Measured for Patient Care:** 6 (safety, mortality, effectiveness, efficiency, patient centeredness, and variation in care)
Sources:
- Vizient Quality and Accountability Study
- Stanford University School of Medicine press release
- Stanford Medicine website