American Renal Associates Holdings, Inc. Receives 2016 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Outstanding Performance i...
December 02 2016 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
American Renal Associates Holdings, Inc. today announced it has
been named a 2016 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press
Ganey. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing
health care organizations that have consistently achieved the 95th
percentile or above of performance in Physician Engagement.
The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a
nationally-recognized symbol of achievement in health care.
Presented annually, the award honors clients who consistently
sustained performance in the top 5% of all Press Ganey clients for
each reporting period during the course of one year.
In a recent Press Ganey survey, 99% of physicians surveyed
stated they would recommend ARA to other physicians and medical
staff as a good place to practice medicine, and 98% stated the
clinic provides high quality care and service. Additionally, 96% of
physicians surveyed reported they have adequate input into clinic
decisions that impact how they practice medicine.
“We are honored to be recognized with Press Ganey’s Guardian of
Excellence Award,” said Joseph (Joe) Carlucci, Chairman and CEO.
“We strongly value the partnerships we have with leading
nephrologists around the country, and I believe this award
highlights how our business model can improve the patient
experience through physician engagement. By giving our physician
partners autonomy to make clinical and operational decisions, our
partnership model fosters an environment of strong physician
engagement and very high physician satisfaction.”
"We are proud to partner with American Renal Associates,” said
Dr. Thomas H. Lee, Chief Medical Officer of Press Ganey. “This
award is a testament to the organization’s leadership in delivering
patient-centered care. By achieving and sustaining this level of
excellence, American Renal Associates continues to demonstrate
their commitment to reducing patient suffering and advancing the
overall quality of health care.”
About American Renal AssociatesAmerican Renal Associates
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ARA) is a leading provider of outpatient
dialysis services in the United States. As of September 30, 2016,
ARA operated 207 dialysis clinic locations in 25 states and the
District of Columbia serving approximately 14,160 patients with end
stage renal disease. ARA operates exclusively through a physician
joint venture model, in which it partners with approximately 370
local nephrologists to develop, own and operate dialysis clinics.
ARA’s Core Values emphasize taking good care of patients, providing
physicians with clinical autonomy and operational support, hiring
and retaining the best possible staff and providing best practices
management services. For more information about American Renal
Associates, visit www.americanrenal.com.
About Press GaneyPress Ganey is a leading provider of
patient experience measurement, performance analytics and strategic
advisory solutions for health care organizations across the
continuum of care. With over 30 years of experience, Press Ganey is
recognized as a pioneer and thought leader in patient experience
measurement and performance improvement solutions. Our mission is
to help health care organizations reduce patient suffering and
improve clinical quality, safety and the patient experience. As of
January 1, 2016, Press Ganey served more than 26,000 health care
facilities. For more information, visit www.pressganey.com.
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