Riverview Health recognized nationally for high-quality care

Dr. Jeffrey Ginther and his office staff gathered for a photo with the Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for orthopedic surgery trophy. (Photo provided)

Riverview Health earned several national awards from Healthgrades, including America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery two years in a row (2018 and 2019), for its high-quality care. Healthgrades is the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.

“Hospitals that have achieved the Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for orthopedic surgery have proven their dedication to quality care and exceptional outcomes,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer at Healthgrades. “Consumers should consider hospital quality when navigating their care journeys, and this recognition distinguishes Riverview Health in the marketplace.”

Representatives from Riverview Health and Healthgrades held an award ceremony to celebrate recent national achievements. (Photo provided)

Other achievements include: Healthgrades five-star award for hip fracture treatment (2016-2019), total knee replacement (2018-2019) and spinal fusion surgery (2019); Joint Replacement Excellence (2018); Orthopedic Surgery Excellence (2018-2019); and Outstanding Patient Experience Award (2018-2019).

“These prestigious Healthgrades awards are a testament of the great team we have at our hospitals,” said Seth Warren, president and CEO of Riverview Health. “Although we have the feel of a smaller health system where people may know you by name, the care our patients receive is among the best in the nation.”

About Riverview Health

Riverview Health is comprised of a full-service, 156-bed hospital in Noblesville and a hospital in Westfield with four – soon-to-be 20 – beds. Also included are 23 primary, immediate and specialty-care facilities in Hamilton County. Riverview Health provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in more than 35 healthcare specialties and has been frequently recognized for its clinical and service excellence. National achievements include Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery award (2019) and Outstanding Patient Experience award (2017-2018). Leapfrog Group awarded Riverview Health an A grade – the highest grade possible – for patient safety in 2017. As one of the largest employers in Hamilton County, Riverview Health recently received the Five-Star AchieveWELL Award through the Wellness Council of Indiana and was honored at the 2017 Indiana Health and Wellness Summit. For more information on Riverview Health, visit riverview.org.