Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Designates Catholic Medical Center in the Top 10% of Hospitals with STS 3-Star Rating - The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a not-for-profit organization representing more than 5,600 surgeons, researchers, and allied health professionals worldwide who are dedicated to ensuring the best possible heart, lung, esophageal, and other surgical procedures for the chest. Founded in 1964, the mission of STS is to enhance the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research, and advocacy.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has recently developed a comprehensive rating system that allows for comparisons regarding the quality of cardiac surgery among hospitals across the country. Approximately 10% of hospitals receive the “3-star” rating, which denotes the highest category of quality. In the current analysis of national data covering the period from January, 2008 through December, 2008, the cardiac surgery performance of Catholic Medical Center was found to lie in the highest quality tier, thereby receiving an STS 3-star rating.

 

 

  

 

To find publicly posted reports, see our section called Agencies Reporting Quality Measures. For more information, please call Catholic Medical Center Performance Improvement Department at 603.663.6198.