Lankenau Medical Center, Riddle Hospital and Paoli Hospital ranked among nation’s best by Healthgrades
Bryn Mawr, PA — Lankenau Medical Center, Riddle Hospital and Paoli Hospital, part of Main Line Health, are ranked among the nation’s top hospitals for clinical quality in 2023.
Lankenau achieved its fourth straight year as a recipient of the America’s 50 Best Hospitals AwardTM, placing it among the nation’s top 1% of medical centers. It is the only hospital in the Philadelphia region with the distinction.
Riddle was a repeat honoree with its America’s 100 Best Hospitals AwardTM, ranking it in the top 2% nationally. Paoli received its first America’s 250 Best Hospitals AwardTM, putting it among the top 5% of U.S. hospitals as ranked by Healthgrades, an online platform dedicated to helping people with health care choices.
“This recognition by Healthgrades is a true source of pride for Main Line Health,” said Jack Lynch, FACHE, President and CEO. “Our patients deserve the finest care possible, and these awards show we are delivering. My gratitude goes out to our physicians, nurses, and all the other members of our team who made these awards possible. Everyone on our team deserves credit.”
Lankenau took top honors for the fourth straight year for its cardiac care, ranking among America’s top 50 for cardiac surgery and top 100 for cardiac care. Its cardiac surgery honors were accompanied by a State Ranking Award. These awards point to superior performance in heart bypass and valve surgery as well as coronary interventional procedures and treatment for heart attack and heart failure. Lankenau also was honored for the second year in a row for pulmonary care excellence.
Riddle not only was in the top 100 nationally overall but for best critical care. It was the third straight year for critical care recognition.
Paoli’s entry into the top 250 was marked by its second pulmonary care award in the last three years.
Healthgrades analyzed the most recent three years of data available on medical outcomes (2019–2021) to determine its top 250 hospitals. The rankings are based on Medicare medical claims for 4,500 hospitals nationwide in 31 specialties.
“Healthcare decisions are often complicated and fraught with emotion,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades. “By giving consumers an easy-to-understand, data-driven way to identify the hospitals in their area with the best outcomes, Healthgrades is helping all patients—no matter their background—confidently choose higher quality care.”
If all hospitals performed similarly to those in the top 250 (representing the nation’s top 5%), 160,000 lives potentially could have been saved, according to the organization.
About Lankenau Medical Center
Founded in 1860, Lankenau Medical Center is recognized among the top hospitals in the Philadelphia region for exceptional patient care. We offer a comprehensive range of primary care, disease prevention, and specialized medical and surgical services, including advanced treatments in cardiovascular, cancer care, maternity and orthopaedics and a level II trauma center.
Neonatologists from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia provide specialized newborn and neonatal intensive care in our level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
A leader in medical education, Lankenau Medical Center trains a diverse group of residents and fellows participating in various programs across multiple specialties. The hospital is also home to the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, where groundbreaking research advances the detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and offers access to clinical trials.
Lankenau Medical Center combines compassionate care with cutting-edge technology in a patient-centered environment.
About Paoli Hospital
Founded in 1913, Paoli Hospital is recognized for its exceptional medical and surgical services, advanced technology and personalized approach to care. We offer a wide range of services, including orthopaedics, maternity care, cardiovascular, cancer care and Chester County's only trauma center. Neonatologists from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia provide specialized newborn and neonatal intensive care in our Level II NICU. Main Line Health's affiliation with Jefferson Health enables a neurointervention center for advanced stroke care at Paoli Hospital. The hospital features an award-winning Patient Care Pavilion, designed to enhance clinical outcomes, patient safety and the overall experience with private rooms and family accommodations. Consistently recognized for excellence, Paoli Hospital remains a leader in patient-centered care in the region.
About Riddle Hospital
Founded in 1963, Riddle Hospital provides comprehensive services, including orthopaedic, maternity, cardiovascular, cancer and stroke care, as well as emergency medicine and outpatient services such as imaging, audiology and sleep studies. Riddle Hospital, located in Delaware County, is known for providing advanced treatment options and innovative approaches, including cutting-edge technology for robotic surgery, cardiac and cancer care. Neonatologists from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia provide specialized newborn and neonatal intensive care in our Level II NICU. Consistently recognized for excellence in patient care, Riddle Hospital is a trusted healthcare provider in the region, known for its high-quality services and patient-centered approach.