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MUSC receives consumer choice award for 2009


Now for 12 years in a row, MUSC is the recipient of the National Research Corporation’s (NRC) 2009 Consumer Choice Award. Each year, NRC identifies hospitals that health care consumers chose as facilities that possess the highest quality and image within 180 markets around the United States. The annual survey is focused on the Tri-county and coastal region and was submitted to consumers via the Internet.
 
The survey evaluated several categories. MUSC led the market in: best overall quality, best image and reputation, most preferred for all health needs, best doctors, best nurses, highest patient safety, most personalized care, best community health programs, latest health technology and equipment, widest range of health services, best accommodations/amenities and hospital Web site used most often.
 
In clinical areas, MUSC also obtained the highest score in cancer treatment, heart care, bariatric surgery, pediatric services, women’s GYN, neurology, mental health, orthopedic treatment/surgery, hospital emergency room, imaging services, hospital inpatient stay, maternity/OB, outpatient testing/X-ray and outpatient/same day surgery.



Friday, Nov. 27, 2009


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