Optim Medical Center-Tattnall has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals <https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals> as a High Performing hospital for knee replacement, hip replacement and spinal fusion This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.

"Our focus on quality and safety, combined with the numerous accolades and recognitions we have received, reinforces that Optim Medical Center-Tattnall is the premier choice for specialized musculoskeletal care. As a specialty hospital with board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons, our comprehensive approach ensures that patients receive the highest standard of care. We are proud of our team's dedication and the trust our patients place in us. When it comes to healthcare, choice matters, and we believe Optim Medical Center-Tattnall stands out as the top option,” stated Alex Villa, CEO of Optim Health System.

The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.

"Our recognition as a High Performing hospital by U.S. News & World Report for knee replacement, hip replacement, and spinal fusion, alongside our numerous other awards and accreditations, underscores the dedication and expertise of our entire team. We are committed to providing exceptional care and achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients," commented Don G. Aaron, MD, Medical Director / Chief of Staff for Optim Medical Center-Tattnall.

U.S. News evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care and patient experience.

“For 35 years, U.S. News has been a leading resource for patients navigating their health care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “The ‘High Performing’ designation acknowledges hospitals that consistently deliver high-quality care for specific medical procedures and conditions. This recognition highlights their expertise and commitment to patient well-being.”

To calculate the Best Hospitals rankings, U.S. News evaluated each hospital’s performance on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and level of nursing care. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology <https://health.usnews.com/media/best-hospitals/2024-2025_Best_Hospitals_Specialty_Rankings_Methodology> and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology <https://health.usnews.com/media/best-hospitals/2024-2025_Best_Hospitals_Procedures_Conditions_Methodology> measure patient outcomes using data from millions of records provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This year, among other methodology refinements<https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/second-opinion/articles/2024-05-22/hospital-rankings-will-expand-use-of-objective-data>, U.S. News incorporated new data on care provided to patients with Medicare Advantage insurance and on care provided to outpatients, nearly doubling the number of patients included in its annual data analysis. The Procedures & Conditions ratings are based entirely on objective quality measures.

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