MEDFORD, Ore (02/023/05) -- Verispan, a national health care research firm, announced that Providence Health System – Oregon Region is fourth in the nation on its survey of “Top 100 Integrated Health Networks.” Verispan surveys 566 health systems across the nation to compile its “Top 100” ranking. This is the second straight year PHS Oregon has been ranked in Verispan’s top five, and the fifth consecutive year it has made the top ten.
“Providence Medford Medical Center is extremely fortunate to be part of a healthcare system that is on the leading edge of technology,” says Chuck Wright, Chief Executive, Southern Oregon Service Area. “This recognition confirms our commitment to providing integrated health care for our patients and developing an outstanding group of physicians, nurses and caregivers to provide the highest quality care in our community.”
Verispan is based in Yardley, PA. It looks at eight key categories in compiling the “Top 100” listing: integration, integrated technology, hospital utilization, financial stability, physicians, service and access, contract capabilities and outpatient utilization.
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