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AGH gets ‘Path to Excellence’ award

(Nov. 13, 2014) National Research Corporation has selected Atlantic General Hospital of Berlin to receive its 2014 Path to Excellence award.
Atlantic General Hospital was recognized during the 20th annual NRC Picker Patient-Centered Symposium in San Diego, Ca. on Sept. 7.
Path to Excellence award recipients are chosen based on their achievement within categories that patients have identified as being most important to the quality of their care. The award is only bestowed upon those organizations that are ranked by patients as “top performers” in one of several categories.
Winners were selected from the database maintained by National Research Inc. of hospital clients for performance during the last four quarters.
Atlantic General Hospital was selected as one of two Most Improved Organizations for doctors.
“National Research Corporation congratulates Atlantic General Hospital for their outstanding achievements,” said Helen Hardy, senior vice president of client service at National Research. “Implementing improvement processes require an immense amount of time and resources. Winning this award demonstrates that Atlantic General Hospital understands what it truly means to define patient-centered care.”
As a 2014 award recipient, Atlantic General Hospital is among a select group of healthcare innovators leading the way to patient-centered care.
“We are thrilled to be a 2014 recipient of the Path to Excellence Award. It’s a true testament of our commitment to be the leader in caring for and advancing the health of the residents of and visitors to our community,” said Atlantic General Hospital Vice President of Professional Services, Jim Brannon.