Houston, TX – Texas Orthopedic Hospital announced today it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. Texas Orthopedic Hospital was recognized with one Healthgrades 2024 America’s Best Hospitals for Specialty Care Award, one Specialty Excellence Award and three Five-Star Distinctions. Among the facility’s distinctions are Specialty Excellence Awards placing the hospital in the top 5% and 10% of the nation for joint replacements. These achievements place Texas Orthopedic Hospital in the upper echelon of hospitals nationally for specialty care and reflect the organization’s commitment to consistently delivering the best care possible.
Texas Orthopedic Hospital was recognized with the following achievements:
- Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement™ for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
- Healthgrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ for 10 Years in a Row (2015-2024)
- Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 17 Years in a Row (2008-2024)
- Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for 17 Years in a Row (2008-2024)
- Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
- Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for 10 Years in a Row (2015-2024)
“We are honored to be recognized by Healthgrades,” said Eric Becker, CEO at Texas Orthopedic Hospital. “This validates the great work our staff and physicians do every day to provide the highest quality of care and service to our patients.”
Healthgrades evaluates hospitals solely on clinical outcomes: risk-adjusted mortality and complications. By focusing on what matters most, patient outcomes, Healthgrades ratings provide critical feedback for both patients and hospitals. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades gives consumers the information they need to find a hospital that excels in providing the care they need. And, by shining a light on strengths and weaknesses, Healthgrades ratings help direct hospitals to opportunities for clinical improvement. The 2024 hospital assessment evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 35 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top performers.
The 2024 Healthgrades analysis revealed that the variation in performance among hospitals continues to widen, making it increasingly important to seek care at top-rated programs. From 2020 through 2022, if all hospitals as a group performed similarly to five-star hospitals, on average, 215,667 lives could potentially have been saved, and 149,521 patients could have avoided potential complications.*
“Healthgrades congratulates Texas Orthopedic Hospital for being a national leader and demonstrating a deep commitment to providing high quality care to all patients,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades. “Your dedication, expertise, and tireless efforts have not only set you apart but have also positively impacted the lives of countless patients.”
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*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2020 through 2022 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. View the complete 2024 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.