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MUSCranks in annual edition of America's Best Hospitals

U.S. News & World Report ranks Gastroenterology, Ear/Nose/Throat, Kidney Disorders, Orthopaedics, Gynecology and Rheumatology programs

MUSC has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the country’s best hospitals in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, ear/nose/throat disorders, kidney disorders, gynecologic disorders, orthopedics and rheumatology. This marks the 14th consecutive year that gastrointestinal disorders has made the list. The rankings will be published in the August issue of the magazine that will appear on newsstands July 27.
 
“We are pleased that the outstanding care delivered by the faculty and staff of MUSC is garnering such national attention,” said Ray Greenberg, M.D., Ph.D., MUSC president. “All South Carolinians can be reassured by the high quality of services being delivered at our hospital and through graduates of our training programs throughout the state.”

Since 1990, the magazine has identified medical centers with unique capabilities in one or more areas. This year, the exclusive magazine reviewed data from 4,852 hospitals and selected 152 stellar medical centers in 16 specialty areas. Rankings and eligibility are driven by hard data, including reputation, death rate, patient safety, and care-related factors such as nursing and patient services. This year’s rankings may be viewed at http://www.usnews.com/besthospitals.

Highlights from this year’s rankings
•    Gastrointestinal Disorders ranks for 14th consecutive year
•    Orthopaedics ranks for the first time
•    Rheumatology’s reputation continues to earn high marks, moving up two slots

Friday, July 16, 2010

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