Brandon, FL, March 6, 2019– Brandon Regional Hospital (BRH) was recently named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health. This recognition spotlights 100 top-performing hospitals in the U.S. based on publicly available data and performance related to clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and financial metrics.
The IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals study uses a scorecard that assesses hospitals of similar size and teaching status. Over 5500 hospitals were evaluated, and the 100 highest performing hospitals had lower mortality rates, fewer patient complications, provided faster emergency care, kept expenses low, and scored higher on patient experience.
“Providing patients with the high quality and compassionate care that they deserve is our driving force,” says Bland Eng, Chief Executive Officer of Brandon Regional Hospital. “Being recognized as part of the 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health demonstrates our commitment to quality, patient outcomes, and delivering better care at a lower cost.”
Brandon Regional Hospital was listed under the Teaching Hospital category on the 100 Top Hospitals list. The hospital started its teaching program in 2015 and currently has over 170 physicians enrolled, positioning itself to be a regional leader in Graduate Medical Education. The Graduate Medical Education program at Brandon Regional Hospital provides residency opportunities in 7 different specialties including an Emergency Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, and Surgical Residency.
For more information on Brandon Regional Hospital, visit BrandonHospital.com.