JRMC recognized as ‘Top 100’

     UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This is the fourth time JRMC has been recognized as a critical access hospital and is one of only 15 honored in Iowa. This annual award honoring rural hospital performance is determined by the results of iVantage Health Analytics’ Hospital Strength INDEX, which is celebrating its 10^th anniversary in 2020.

     Organizations that receive this award are considered benchmarks for other rural facilities. Hospitals recognized as a Top 100 facility had one of the 100 highest overall scores among hospitals nationally. Amidst uncertainty, transition and strain, these top performers are excelling in managing risk, achieving higher quality, securing better outcomes, increasing patient satisfaction, and operating at a lower cost than their peers.

     “We believe you shouldn’t have to drive to a larger city to receive excellent healthcare and outcomes,” said Eric Briesemeister, JRMC CEO. “Receiving this award for the second year in a row is a testament to the providers, nurses, team members, and volunteers at JRMC. They strive to provide exceptional care with a personalized, small-town touch and this honor is recognition of their hard work and dedication.”

     This award comes just a few weeks after JRMC was recognized as a five-star hospital by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Of all 115 hospitals in Iowa, only 11 were given the five-star rating.

     The 2020 list of Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals can be found at www.ivantageindex.com/top-performing-hospitals.