AtlantiCareranks #1 in New Jersey for Coronary Intervention Procedure, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. This achievement is one of nine special recognitions that AtlantiCare’s cardiac services have received in the past year from Healthgrades including being named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care, and among the top 10% in the nation for overall cardiac services.
In 2023 alone, 724 patients from Cape May County received a coronary intervention procedure at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s (ARMC) Heart & Lung Institute. This location includes a 20,000-square-foot Cardiac Catheterization & Rhythm Center that combines the latest, life-saving diagnostic and treatment technologies with patient-focused amenities.
“We are honored to be recognized for our cardiac services. This distinction by Healthgrades underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional care,” said Michael J. Charlton, President and CEO of AtlantiCare. “We continuously strive to innovate, ensuring that our patients and community receive the best possible outcomes. Our team’s dedication to excellence is the cornerstone of our success, and this accolade is a testament to their hard work and the trust our community places in us.”
“Attaining this prestigious award is an honor which reflects a total commitment from the entire Cardiac Catheterization Team,” said Jeffrey Van Hook, DO, FSCAI, Medical Director of AtlantiCare’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. “AtlantiCare has an extensive quality review process to ensure that our patients receive only the highest quality care. We utilize the American College of Cardiology Appropriate Use Criteria which allows us to ensure that the procedures performed here are based on sound scientific research. We also ensure that all patients who undergo this procedure are eligible to participate in our Comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.”
Healthgrades evaluates hospitals solely on what matters most–patient outcomes–to determine the top-performing hospitals for specialty care in each of the 32 states assessed. Healthgrades’ 2024 analysis revealed that patients who seek care at a hospital with rankings in their condition or procedure have a better chance of a good outcome than if they are treated at a facility that is not #1 in New Jersey. This widening performance gap highlights the importance of selecting a top-rated program. In fact, from 2020 to 2022, patients treated at hospitals that received a state ranking for cardiac surgery specialty excellence had, on average, a 56.4% lower risk of dying than if they were treated at hospitals that were not state ranked for these services.*
“Healthgrades is proud to recognize AtlantiCare as the top facility in New Jersey for Coronary Intervention Procedure,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades. “Hospitals with a #1 ranking in their state deliver consistently superior outcomes for the patients in their community. Consumers should feel confident knowing that they have access to top-ranked cardiac care at AtlantiCare.”
“Patients have a choice in where they receive their cardiac care and we are proud to be recognized for offering our community the finest Coronary Intervention Care in New Jersey,” Said Dr. Van Hook.
Those in Cape May County interested in finding out more about AtlantiCare’s extensive cardiac services can visit www.atlanticare.org/services/heart-and-lung-care/ to learn more and schedule both virtual and in-person appointments.
Consumers can visit Healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2020 through 2022 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. For more information, see the complete 2024 Specialty State Rankings Methodology at healthgrades.com
