Recognized with multiple clinical achievement awards and distinctions from Healthgrades
Webster, TX – HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake announced today it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake was recognized with three Healthgrades 2024 America’s Best Hospitals for Specialty Care Awards, six Specialty Excellence Awards and 15 Five-Star Distinctions. Among the facility’s distinctions are Specialty Excellence Awards placing the hospital in the top 5% and 10% of the nation for orthopedics, vascular, gastrointestinal, critical care, surgical care. In addition, the facility also received 15 five-star ratings for services such as cardiac, orthopedics, pulmonary, vascular, gastrointestinal and critical care. These achievements place HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake in the upper echelon of hospitals nationally for specialty care and reflect the organization’s commitment to consistently delivering the best care possible.
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake was recognized with the following achievements:
- Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
- Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery™ for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
- Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care™ for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
- Healthgrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
- Healthgrades Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
- Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)
- Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
- Healthgrades 2024 Critical Care Excellence Award™
- Healthgrades Surgical Care Excellence Award™ for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
- Five-Star Distinctions in: Treatment of Heart Attack, Treatment of Heart Failure, Defibrillator Procedures, Pacemaker Procedures, Total Hip Replacement, Hip Fracture Treatment, Treatment for Pneumonia, Repair of Abdominal Aorta, Carotid Procedures, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeries, Treatment of Bowel Obstruction, Gallbladder Removal Surgery, Treatment of Sepsis, Treatment of Respiratory Failure, Treatment of Diabetic Hospitalizations
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Orthopedic Services for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Vascular Surgery for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
- Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Gastrointestinal Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall GI Services for 3 Years in a Row (2022-2024)
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Gastrointestinal Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Critical Care in 2024
- Named Among the Top 5% of Hospitals in the Nation for Surgical Care for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
- Named Among the Top 10% of Hospitals in the Nation for Surgical Care for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
“We are immensely proud to announce that our facility has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals in several categories,” said Todd Caliva, chief executive officer of HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake. “The 2024 Healthgrades Specialty Clinical Quality Awards reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare in the Bay Area and the dedication of our exceptional medical teams.”
Healthgrades evaluates hospitals solely on clinical outcomes: risk-adjusted mortality and complications. By focusing on what matters most, patient outcomes, Healthgrades ratings provide critical feedback for both patients and hospitals. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades gives consumers the information they need to find a hospital that excels in providing the care they need. And, by shining a light on strengths and weaknesses, Healthgrades ratings help direct hospitals to opportunities for clinical improvement. The 2024 hospital assessment evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 35 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top performers.
The 2024 Healthgrades analysis revealed that the variation in performance among hospitals continues to widen, making it increasingly important to seek care at top-rated programs. From 2020 through 2022, if all hospitals as a group performed similarly to five-star hospitals, on average, 215,667 lives could potentially have been saved, and 149,521 patients could have avoided potential complications.*
“Healthgrades congratulates HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake for being a national leader and demonstrating a deep commitment to providing high quality care to all patients,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades. “Your dedication, expertise, and tireless efforts have not only set you apart but have also positively impacted the lives of countless patients.”
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*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2020 through 2022 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2024 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.