All eight Houston Methodist acute care hospitals are top performers in Vizient's Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership annual rankings, which provide a national hospital scorecard focused on patient safety and quality metrics.

 

Houston Methodist Hospital finished No. 3 in its cohort for the second consecutive year — the hospital’s highest ranking. In addition, all seven Houston Methodist network hospitals ranked among the top 10 in their respective surveys, with two – Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital – ranked No. 1 in their respective cohorts.

 

"Each day, our physicians and employees keep our patients at the center of everything we do, and this recognition is a direct result of their steadfast commitment to delivering the safest, highest-quality care possible," said Marc L. Boom, M.D., president and CEO of Houston Methodist. "Their unwavering focus on safe, quality and compassionate care is what drives the exceptional outcomes our patients expect and deserve."

Rankings-eligible hospitals are determined by the quality of patient care in six areas: safety, mortality, effectiveness, efficiency, patient centeredness and variation of care. This year’s results are as follows:

  • Houston Methodist Hospital — Ranked No. 3 out of 122, Comprehensive Academic Medical Centers
  • Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital — Ranked No. 1 out of 225, Large, Specialized Complex Care Medical Centers
  • Complex Care Medical Centers cohort (out of 238 hospitals):
    • Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital — Ranked No. 1
    • Houston Methodist West Hospital — Ranked No. 2
    • Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital — Ranked No. 3
    • Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital — Ranked No. 4
    • Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital — Ranked No. 10
  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital — Ranked No. 4 out of 280, Community Hospitals

 

“Being named No. 1 among 225 Large, Specialized Complex Care Medical Centers is an incredible achievement and a proud milestone for Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital,” said Keith Barber, CEO of Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and senior vice president of Houston Methodist. “This recognition belongs to our physicians, hospital leaders and our entire staff, whose commitment to quality, innovation and compassionate care makes a difference in the lives of our patients every day. We are grateful for their extraordinary efforts and proud to be recognized for the unparalleled care we provide.”

 

“It is an honor for Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital to be ranked No. 3 among 238 Complex Care Medical Centers nationwide,” said Trent Fulin, CEO of Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital and senior vice president of Houston Methodist. “This recognition is a milestone for our hospital and a testament to our continued investment in Cypress. Most importantly, it reflects the dedication of our physicians, nurses and staff, whose teamwork and commitment to safety, quality and exceptional patient care enable us to lead medicine and better serve our community every day.”

 

For more information, contact Paige Romanowski, media relations specialist at Houston Methodist, at 281.745.5423 or paromanowski@houstonmethodist.org.