UP Health System – Bell is pleased to announce it has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the United States by The Chartis Group for the fourth year in a row. Regarded as one of the industry’s most significant designations of performance excellence, the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals award is based upon the results of the Hospital Strength INDEX®.
“We are very pleased to be honored as one of the top critical access hospitals in the country,” said Mitch Leckelt, CEO of UPHS — Bell. “I would like to thank all of our employees, volunteers, and medical staff who have made this possible through their hard work and dedication. It’s because of their tireless commitment to our patients and our community that we were able to be recognized as a premier critical access hospital.”
MyMichigan Medical Center Sault in Sault Ste. Marie today announced it has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™.
This recognition sets apart hospitals that continue to grow and lead the way. “This award has been made possible by our entire care team” said David Jahn, president, MyMichigan Medical Center Sault. “We work hard to provide the highest quality care, in the safest environment, while providing a patient experience that is second to none. Our employees have worked very hard, and this award is a direct reflection of their hard work.”
“Despite unprecedented adversity rural providers continue to display resiliency and a steadfast commitment to their communities,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “Honoring the Top 100 is one of the highpoints of our year. We are delighted to recognize the exceptional performance and innovation of this year’s recipients, particularly in light of the extraordinary challenges facing America’s rural health safety net.”
Over the course of the last 11 years, the INDEX has grown to become the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. Based entirely on public data and utilizing 36 independent indicators, the INDEX assesses rural hospitals across eight pillars of performance, including market share, quality, outcomes, patient perspective, cost, charge, and financial efficiency. The INDEX framework is widely used across the nation by independent rural hospitals, health systems with rural footprints, and state offices of rural health, which provide access to INDEX analytics through grant-funded initiatives.
“Our team of healthcare experts at Bell do an exceptional job delivering quality, safe, and compassionate care,” said Gar Atchison, Market President for UPHS. “Publicly reported quality and patient satisfaction data continues to showcase Bell exceeding state and national benchmarks. This designation assures our communities in Western Marquette County that they are receiving high-quality care and further enhances our mission of Making Communities Healthier®.”
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