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    McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center Receives 4-Star CMS Rating for Quality and Safety

     SPRINGFIELD, OR (August 1, 2024) –McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center announced that it received a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings July 31 update. McKenzie-Willamette is among 766 hospitals nationwide, just 16% of which received a 4-star rating.

    The CMS star ratings are based on comprehensive measures, including safety of care, readmission rates, patient experience, timeliness of care, and mortality rates.

    “Achieving a 4-star rating underscores our constant pursuit of excellence in these critical areas,” said David Butler, CEO of McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center. “I could not be prouder of our entire team’s commitment to delivering high-quality care and dedication to patient safety.”

     “It’s an honor to be recognized by CMS for our leadership in quality care within our local community,” said Desi Shubin, RN MSN, Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer of McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center. “We are also deeply appreciative of our community’s continued trust and support in choosing McKenzie-Willamette for their healthcare needs.”

    For more information on CMS’ star ratings, visit https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/topics/hospitals/overall-hospital-quality-star-rating.

    About McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center

    McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is a 113-bed community hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. In 2018 a $115 million expansion and renovation project enhanced services offered to the community. With Level III Trauma Center accreditation, the emergency department maintains a 30-minutes-or-less service pledge. McKenzie-Willamette offers comprehensive services through McKenzie Heart, Lung and Vascular Center including cardiology and cardiovascular surgery. Key hospital services are obstetrics, general surgery, orthopedics, radiology, rehabilitation, robotic surgery, telemedicine, and wound care. For more information, visit McKweb.com.