Portsmouth, Va. (August 9, 2007) Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System is pleased to announce that Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center was named a Thomson 100 Top Hospitals: Performance Improvement Leader (formerly Solucient) for most improved performance between 2001 and 2005.  Maryview is the only Virginia hospital to receive this recognition.  The Thomson 100 Top Hospitals study examined the performance of more than 2,800 U.S. hospitals in a variety of clinical, financial, and operational areas and identified 100 hospitals that improved the most from 2001 to 2005.

The study found that the Thomson Performance Improvement Leaders were more successful than other hospitals in growing outpatient services.  From 2001 to 2005, the 100 Top Hospitals Performance Improvement Leaders:   Went from having more patient deaths, complications, and adverse safety events than expected to fewer than expected.  Increased expenses only 6 percent during the five-year study period, on average, compared with an 18 percent increase among their peer hospitals.  Rose from unprofitability to an average profit margin of 5.9 percent. Trimmed their average length-of-stay by nearly a day, despite treating a sicker population of patients.

The study rated hospitals on eight factors that reflect clinical outcomes and efficiency, financial strength, and market growth — patient mortality, medical complications, patient safety, length of stay, expenses, profitability, cash-to-debt ratio, and growth in patient volume.
This tribute recognizes the dedication and collaboration of Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center’s staff, physicians and management over the past five years.  This award is a testament to our commitment to quality, efficiency and excellence in patient care.  On behalf of the Bon Secours Senior Leadership team, I commend each and every one of you who played a role in achieving this recognition.  It is this commitment to excellence that will ensure that Bon Secours’ mission is fulfilled in Hampton Roads