Inova Fairfax and Inova Loudoun Hospitals Named 2013 HealthStrong™ Top 100 Hospitals

Cited for superior performance contributing to healthier communities

FALLS CHURCH, VA -August 8, 2013) – Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital have been named one of the iVantage Health Analytics® 2013 HealthStrong™ Top 100 Hospitals in the country.  HealthStrong hospitals represent the nation’s strongest institutions for performance under the new healthcare benchmarks including optimal population demand, operational and clinical outcomes, and financial performance.

“We are proud of the efforts of our physicians and staff who have contributed to our hospitals achieving this designation,” observed Mark Stauder, President and COO of Inova.  “In the midst of unprecedented regional and national health care challenges, Inova’s commitment to optimizing the health and well-being of each patient through wellness, cost oversight, appropriate staffing and continued research and technology application is improving the health of the diverse community we are privileged to serve.”

The 2013 HealthStrong™ Top 100 Hospitals scored best hospitals on the iVantage Health Analytics’ Hospital Strength Index™.  The Hospital Strength Index is the industry’s most comprehensive rating of hospitals and the results recognize the Top 100 hospitals – measuring them across 56 different performance metrics, including quality, outcomes, patient perspective, affordability and efficiency. More information can be found at http://www.ivantagehealth.com/2013-healthstrong-hospitals/ .

“iVantage seeks to help hospitals achieve their mission by conducting this type of research,” said John Morrow, Executive Vice President of iVantage Health Analytics, Inc. “The Index and analyses reveal that geographic variation, population health and superior performance are interrelated, and that they can result in lower cost, better outcomes and healthier communities nationwide.”

 Media Contact: Tony Raker, 703-645-2736

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