Mary Washington Hospital Ranks Among Top 3 in Virginia for Joint Replacement

Fredericksburg, VA (May 10, 2022) – Mary Washington Hospital (MWH) is among the Top 3 joint replacement centers in Virginia according to a new analysis released by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians, and health systems. MWH also received the Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ for a 6^th straight year (2017-2022).

Healthgrades evaluated clinical performance for nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide focusing on eight key specialties across a mix of chronic, urgent, and planned clinical areas. Hospitals recognized as among the Top Ranked in their state by Healthgrades are providing patients with measurably superior clinical outcomes. From 2018-2020, patients treated at hospitals receiving a Healthgrades state ranking for Joint Replacement have on average 60.8% lower risk of experiencing a complication while in the hospital than if they were treated in hospitals that were not state ranked for Joint Replacement. *

“Our continued outstanding ranking in joint replacement speaks to the dedication and quality of the physicians and clinical staff operating at Mary Washington Hospital,” said Mike McDermott, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mary Washington Healthcare. “We are proud of this achievement because we know how meaningful it is for the thousands of people in our region who seek joint replacement annually.”

“Being recognized among the Top 3 in Virginia for Joint Replacement is a great achievement that speaks to MWH’s ongoing commitment to high quality care. Hospitals receiving a top state ranking have much to be proud of as their deep medical expertise has built a track record of delivering positive outcomes for their patients," said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science, Healthgrades. Bowman added, “For almost 25 years, our mission has been to provide consumers with clear and accessible information to make more informed healthcare decisions. Patients can feel confident knowing that they have access to top ranked care for Joint Replacement at MWH.”

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About Mary Washington Healthcare:

Mary Washington Healthcare is a fully integrated, regional medical system that provides inpatient and outpatient care through over 50 facilities including Mary Washington Hospital, a 471-bed regional medical center, and Stafford Hospital, a 100-bed community hospital. Mary Washington Healthcare is a non-profit health system with a longstanding commitment to provide care regardless of ability to pay. For more information about our services and facilities, visit mwhc.com.

About Healthgrades:

Healthgrades is dedicated to empowering stronger and more meaningful connections between patients and their healthcare providers. As the #1 platform for finding a doctor and a leader in healthcare transparency, we help millions of consumers each month find and schedule appointments with their provider of choice and prepare for their appointments with best-in-class, treatment-focused content.

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*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2018 through 2020 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. To view the complete methodology, please visit: https://www.healthgrades.com/quality/healthgrades-specialty-state-rankings-methodology