Healthgrades names JFK Medical Center a five-star recipient for bariatric surgery
January 01, 2018
JFK Medical Center is proud to announce that it has achieved 5 stars for its performance in Bariatric Surgery from Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 34 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions.
A 5-star rating indicates that JFK Medical Center’s clinical outcomes are statistically significantly better than expected when treating the condition or performing the procedure being evaluated. If all hospitals as a group, performed similarly to hospitals receiving 5 stars as a group, on average 219,568 lives could potentially have been saved and 164,454 complications could potentially have been avoided.
“Our 5-star rating demonstrates the clinical skills of our surgeons and clinical staff and their commitment to quality. From surgery to support, our entire JFK For Life team is dedicated to your individual needs,” said William Oser, MD, Chief Medical Officer, JFK Health. “The 5-star rating for our bariatric program is well earned.”
“In an environment where consumers have more choices about where to receive their care, a hospital’s commitment to achieving high-quality outcomes is fundamental,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Healthgrades. “Because consumers place such value on this information, hospitals that achieve five stars for Bariatric Surgery stand out in their marketplace.”
For more information about the JFK For Life comprehensive weight management program specializing in both surgical weight loss and non-surgical weight loss, please visit www.jfkforlife.org. Watch a free online seminar available 24/7.
About JFK Medical Center
JFK Medical Center is a non-profit, 498-bed hospital with a reputation as one of New Jersey’s premier healthcare providers. With more than 1,000 affiliated members of our Medical/Dental staff, JFK offers comprehensive and advanced services including: general and specialized surgery, cardiac care, maternity and pediatric care, wound care, oncology, rehabilitation, neuroscience, weight loss surgery, radiology and imaging and emergency medicine. JFK Medical Center is an affiliate of JFK Health and accredited by the Joint Commission.