Recognized for Excellence in Heart and Lung Care
Meridian, MS- September 26, 2022 – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Anderson Regional Medical Center as a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital for Heart Failure and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.
The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures. Factors such as patient outcomes are used in determining these ratings.
“When patients are considering their options for care, the Best Hospitals ratings are designed to help them identify hospitals that excel in the kind of care they may need,” said Ben Harder, Chief of Health Analysis and Managing Editor at U.S. News. “A hospital that’s earned a High Performing rating in a service may be a good option for patients in need of that service and their medical professionals to consider.”
“This recognition is a proud achievement for our team of providers, especially on the heels of our recent Platinum Performance Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology,” said John G. Anderson, President and CEO of Anderson Regional Medical Center. “Our physicians and staff continue to set and achieve high goals that improve the outcomes of our patients.”
For the 2022-2023 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. Fewer than half of all hospitals received any High Performing rating, and only four earned this rating in all procedures and conditions. State and metro area rankings reflect the highest performing hospitals in the area across multiple areas of care.
The U.S. News Procedures & Conditions methodology is based entirely on objective measures of quality such as survival rates, patient experience, and how successfully each hospital helps patients get back home.
Anderson Regional Health System is the most comprehensive health system in the East Mississippi/ West Alabama area and the established leader in offering premier medical services. With two hospitals, a regional cancer center, and a network of clinics, Anderson’s healthcare professionals are committed to the mission of providing a heritage of healing and improving life for the people they serve.
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American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Award recognizes sustained, high level performance in quality of care
Meridian, MS- June 27, 2022 – Anderson Regional Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2022. Anderson is one of only 240 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
The award recognizes Anderson’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that Anderson has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.
To receive the Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award, Anderson has demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry for two consecutive years (2020 and 2021), and performed at the highest level for specific performance measures. Full participation in the registry engages hospitals in a robust quality improvement process using data to drive improvements in adherence to guideline recommendations and overall quality of care provided to heart attack patients.
“It is an honor to award Anderson Regional Medical Center with the Platinum Performance Award for their valuable national leadership and dedication to meeting comprehensive performance measures in patient care,” said Michael C. Kontos, MD, FACC, chair of the NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Steering Subcommittee, and cardiologist at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. “The receipt of this award indicates that Anderson remains committed to providing top quality, guideline-driven care for heart attack patients. Their success ensures patients are receiving the highest quality cardiovascular care.”
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that over 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. A heart attack occurs when a blood clot in a coronary artery partially or completely blocks blood flow to the heart muscle. Treatment guidelines include administering aspirin upon arrival and discharge, timely restoration of blood flow to the blocked artery, smoking cessation counseling and cardiac rehabilitation, among others.
“Having earned this accreditation for four years in a row is exemplary of the outstanding cardiac partnership between Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) and Anderson Regional Medical Center,” said Dr. Wesley Bennett, interventional cardiologist at CIS. “The teamwork between local EMS, ER staff, cardiologists, cath lab staff and nursing staff—in combination with our evidence-based and protocol-driven approach—allows us to quickly and efficiently assess patients who require immediate treatment. It also helps to ensure patients are not sent home too early or admitted unnecessarily.”
Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry empowers health care provider teams to consistently treat heart attack patients according to the most current, science-based guidelines and establishes a national standard for understanding and improving the quality, safety and outcomes of care provided for patients with coronary artery disease, specifically high-risk heart attack patients.
envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes. As the professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team, the mission of the College and its more than 56,000 members is to transform cardiovascular care and to improve heart health. The ACC bestows credentials upon cardiovascular professionals who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. The College also provides professional medical education, disseminates cardiovascular research through its world-renowned JACC Journals, operates national registries to measure and improve care, and offers cardiovascular accreditation to hospitals and institutions. For more, visit acc.org.
is the most comprehensive health system in the East Mississippi/ West Alabama area and the established leader in offering premier medical services. With two hospitals, a regional cancer center, and a network of clinics, Anderson’s healthcare professionals are committed to the mission of providing a heritage of healing and improving life for the people they serve.
Trellis Rx Chronic Disease Management and Specialty Pharmacy Services
Bring Best-in-Class Care to the Region
Meridian, MS- June 8, 2022 – Annual out-of-pocket costs for specialty medications required to manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis C, multiple sclerosis and migraines can reach thousands of dollars, making it challenging for patients to afford vital treatments. Many patients also require ongoing support to successfully adhere to their therapy regimens and manage side effects.
In an effort to better serve this patient population, Anderson Regional Health System has announced the launch of a new service for chronic disease patients that integrates a pharmacist into the patient’s medical care team. By partnering with Trellis Rx, a leading technology-enabled specialty pharmacy services provider, medication access and regimen are enhanced, leading to measurably better clinical and financial outcomes for the patient.
“Anderson is the only facility within a 150-mile radius to offer this service that can significantly improve a patient’s therapy experience. We’re excited to expand our pharmacy services to ensure patients have access to best-in-class care close to home,” said Holly Moore, PharmD and Director of Pharmacy at Anderson Regional Health System.
The fully integrated, local approach of this new and unique clinical care model ensures patients with chronic and complex conditions receive the personalized, high-touch pharmacy care required to support adherence to treatment plans and improve clinical outcomes.
Pharmacists and pharmacy liaisons are embedded in clinics alongside other medical staff to provide patients the comprehensive, integrated care needed to improve medication access and achieve the best outcomes from their therapies.
To create a seamless experience for patients and their families, pharmacy liaisons manage financial assistance applications, insurance authorizations, medication refills and more. In addition, pharmacists provide medication education, offer ongoing counseling, and monitor clinical outcomes to ensure the improvement of the patient’s overall health.
Anderson Regional Health System’s chronic disease management and specialty pharmacy services are currently available to rheumatology, pulmonology and gastroenterology patients. Services will be expanded to additional clinics throughout the year.
To learn more about Anderson Regional Health System’s chronic disease management and specialty pharmacy services, call 601-674-8346.
Anderson Regional Health System is the most comprehensive health system in the East Mississippi/ West Alabama area and the established leader in offering premier medical services. With two hospitals, a regional cancer center, and a network of clinics, Anderson’s healthcare professionals are committed to the mission of providing a heritage of healing and improving life for the people they serve.
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