Here are four notes:
1. The list honors hospitals that demonstrate exemplary patient safety, patient engagement and clinical connectedness.
2. U.S. News recognized 158 hospitals, showcasing their digital and clinical distinction.
3. Stanford Health Care was also named to the nation’s top hospitals list earlier this year, also ranked by U.S. News.
4. Stanford Health Care offers inpatient services, specialty health centers, physician offices and virtual care services.
“Achieving this designation is evidence of our commitment to providing leading edge innovation in the clinical setting that will change the way healthcare is delivered,” said Pravene Nath, MD, chief information officer, Stanford Health Care. “We are always thinking about how technology might better serve our patients and improve patient care, quality and safety.”
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