Watertown, Mass, December 14, 2023 – The 15th edition of the PINC AI 15 Top Health Systems study from Fortune and Premier identified the top health systems of 2023. The study looked at clinical outcomes, operational efficiency and patient experience. They used Medicare data to analyze 361 U.S. health systems made up of more than 3,300 hospitals total and discern standout organizations for its list.

Top 15 U.S. Hospital Systems for 2023

The difference between these organizations recognized by this study and their peers is not trivial. According to PINC AI’s analysis, if all health systems operated as this year’s winners, more than 207,000 patient lives would be saved and 432,000 patients would be spared in-hospital complications each year. Inpatient mortality was 20.8% lower for winning systems compared to their non-winning peers, and health care-acquired infections were 20.7% lower for the group. Hospital stays were also shorter at the 15 Top systems.

“We congratulate these healthcare systems with this prestigious recognition. What all of these systems have in common is the use of our Temporal Artery Thermometers which is well known and recognized for not only its high accuracy but also its ease of use, efficiency and user- and patient experience. We are very proud in supporting all these medical professionals in these top Healthcare Systems by supporting them to stand out on a daily basis, stated Dr. Francesco Pompei, Founder and CEO of Exergen Corporation.

The list honors five healthcare systems per size category—small, medium, and large—though due to a tie, this year includes six medium-sized systems. Below is the list of hospitals (in order of size and ranking):

Large Healthcare Systems

· Mayo Clinic,Rochester, Minn. Total number of years on 100 Top list: 11
· HCA Continental Division, Denver. Total number of years on 100 Top list: 3
· Intermountain Health, Salt Lake City. Total number of years on 100 Top list: 1
· Houston Methodist, Houston. Total number of years on 100 Top list: 1
· Baylor Scott & White, Dallas. Total number of years on 100 Top list: 3

Medium Healthcare Systems (Note: Two tied for No. 1 and two companies are tied for No. 5 in this category.)

· HCA Mountain Division, Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Total number of years on 100 Top list: 2
· Scripps Health, San Diego. Total number of years on 100 Top list: 7
· Bronson Healthcare, Kalamazoo, Mich. Total number of years on 100 Top list: 1
· Edward-Elmhurst Health, Naperville, Ill. Total number of years on 100 Top list: 5
· CHI Saint Joseph Health, Lexington, Ky. Total number of years on 100 Top list: 1
· Munson Healthcare, Traverse City, Mich. Total number of years on 100 Top list: 1

Top Small Health Systems

· CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, Tenn. Total number of years on 100 Top list: 2
· Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries, Manitowoc, Wis.. Total number of years on 100 Top list: 2
· AdventHealth Great Lakes Region, Chicago. Total number of years on 100 Top list: 1
· Saint Joseph Health System, Mishawaka, Ind. Total number of years on 100 Top list: 4
· Excela Health, Greensburg, Pa. Total number of years on 100 Top list: 1

Exergen’s range of Temporal Artery Thermometers includes:

1. TAT-5000S: Tailored for large hospitals dealing with substantial patient volumes, this model is a standalone, highly accurate, and non-invasive thermometer. It can seamlessly integrate into renowned spot monitors like Philips SureSigns VS4, GE Healthcare VC*150, V100, Corometric Midmark IQvitals Zone, and others, facilitating streamlined operations in hectic medical environments.

2. TAT-2000: This durable professional lite thermometer expedites temperature measurements by doctors and nurses in small clinics and school systems, enhancing healthcare productivity. Backed by a 7-year warranty, the TAT-2000 is a testament to Exergen’s commitment to quality and reliability.

3. TAT-2000C: A consumer-focused model employing the same advanced technology as its professional counterparts, offering advanced capabilities at an accessible price point.

The Temporal Artery Thermometers boast key advantages including exceptional accuracy, patient safety, swift measurements within 2-3 seconds, affordability, durable construction, easy maintenance, and extensive clinical validation through over 110 peer-reviewed studies. They represent a leap forward in non-invasive temperature measurement, crucial in medical settings. Select professional models come with a Lifetime Warranty.

About Exergen
Exergen Corporation, the leader in non-invasive temperature measurement technologies for industrial and medical applications, delivers non-invasive temperature meters at lower costs, with higher accuracy, less process control and higher reliability than previously possible. With its award-winning arterial thermometer, Exergen is known in both the healthcare and consumer markets. The company was founded by MIT educated and Harvard researcher Dr. Francesco Pompei, who owns more than 70 patents. Exergen Corporation is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States.

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