Recognized Clinical Excellence

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2017-2018 U.S. News & World Report. The organization was ranked the #3 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #8 hospital in California. Hoag was the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. Additionally, Hoag was #25 nationally in Orthopedics, #27 nationally in Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, #46 nationally in Pulmonology and #47 nationally in Geriatrics. Hoag ranked high performing in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Nephrology and Urology, as well as in nine common adult procedures including: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Aortic Valve Surgery, Colon Cancer Surgery, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement and Lung Cancer Surgery.

Hoag attained the Magnet® recognition as part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program. This credentialing program for hospitals recognizes excellence in nursing and is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practices.

Becker’s Hospital Review named Hoag one of the 2016 “100 Great Hospitals in America.” Hoag has received this designation four times – in 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016. Hoag is the only hospital in Orange County to make the list. Additionally, out of the nine California hospitals recognized, Hoag is the only non-academic medical center.

Rated one of America’s top 50 hospitals by an independent health care research firm in 2016, Hoag ranks in the top 1 percent nationally for clinical quality and was recognized for clinical excellence, pulmonary and stroke care. Additionally, Hoag was named as a top 100 hospital for critical care, gastrointestinal care and general surgery. The firm also placed Hoag within the top 10 percent of hospitals in the nation for a number of specialties:

  • Cardiac Care
  • Carotid Surgery
  • Critical Care
  • Gastrointestinal Surgeries and Procedures
  • Heart Attack Treatment
  • Pneumonia
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Sepsis
  • Stroke Care and Treatment

Hoag has been recognized as a top hospital for delivering high quality care by an independent health care safety and quality group. Both Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Hoag Hospital Irvine received an “A” grade for patient safety in the Spring 2017 Hospital Safety Score. Hoag earned full accreditation with DNV GL Healthcare, the organization whose accreditation and quality management aligns with Hoag’s focus on constant improvement.

Outstanding Patient Satisfaction

  • Rated one of America's Top 50 Hospitals by an independent health care research firm.
  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Hoag Hospital Irvine received an "A" grade for patient safety in the Spring 2017 Hospital Safety Score.
  • Hoag was named by Truven Health Analytics as one of the nation's "50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals" for the second year in a row.
  • Named by Women’s Choice Award® as one of America's Best Hospitals for Heart Care and Obstetrics for the fourth year in a row.

Recent Major Milestones

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach was the first hospital in Orange County and the second hospital in California to be named a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center by DNV GL Healthcare.
  • The Surgical Review Corporation named Hoag a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery (COERS).
  • Hoag was redesignated as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence™ and is the only one in Orange County.
  • Hoag Health Center Irvine - Sand Canyon opened, bringing specialized services to Irvine and the surrounding communities.
  • Hoag Family Cancer Institute became the first community hospital in Orange County to offer Phase 1 Clinical Trials, through its alliance with USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
  • Named by Becker's Hospital Review as a Top 100 Hospital with Great Neurosurgey and Spine Programs.

Institute Accolades​

Hoag Family Cancer Institute Recognition

  • Hoag Family Cancer Institute became the first community hospital in Orange County to offer Phase 1 Clinical Trials, through its alliance with USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
  • Hoag Radiation Oncology ranked in the top 1 percent of outpatient facilities nationwide in the Press Ganey® overall patient satisfaction ratings.

Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart and Vascular Institute Recognition

  • Designated a Blue Distinction® Center+ in the Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care program by Anthem Blue Cross.
  • The Society for Thoracic Surgeons ranked Hoag’s cardiovascular surgery program in the highest category for quality and successful outcomes; achieved by only 10 percent of hospitals nationwide.
  • Named by Truven Health Analytics as one of the nation’s “50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals” for the second consecutive year.
  • Rated within the top 10 percent of number one hospitals nationwide for cardiac care by an independent research firm.
  • Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Gold award for achieving an average score of 85 percent or greater in all five heart-failure achievement measures.
  • Designated a Cardiovascular Receiving Center (CVRC) by the Orange County Emergency Medical Services.
  • Named by Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for patient experience in Heart Care.
  • One of the preeminent cardiovascular centers on the West Coast and Orange County’s highest-volume, highest-rated cardiovascular program.

Hoag Neurosciences Institute Recognition

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach was the first hospital in Orange County and the second hospital in California to be named a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center by DNV GL Healthcare.
  • Became the first hospital in Orange County to use high-tech 3D Simulation Software (SNAP) to assist in Brain Surgeries.
  • Hoag was Orange County’s first hospital (and one of the first in the country) to offer a vaccine trial for primary brain tumor (Neurovax).
  • Designated a Level 3 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers.
  • Designated as a Stroke-Neurology Receiving Center by the Orange County Health Care Agency.
  • Named by Becker's Hospital Review as a Top 100 Hospital with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs.

Hoag Women’s Health Institute Recognition

  • Hoag Breast Center (HBC) is the first and only breast center in Orange County to be designated as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence™.
  • HBC offers the full complement of breast screening technologies, including Breast Tomosynthesis (3D Mammography) and comprehensive breast surgical offerings including oncoplastic surgery and the full gamut of reconstructive options.
  • Designated as a Certified Baby-Friendly™ Birth Facility with a Level IIIA Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
  • Dedicated OB Services for perinatology, neonatology, OB Intensivist, and OB Hospitalist/Laborist.
  • Named by Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics.
  • Designated as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG) by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL). The full complement of breast surgical options include oncoplastic surgery and gamut reconstruction options.
  • The third highest volume providers of gynecologic oncology robotic procedures in the nation and the fourth highest volume for gynecologic robotic-assisted surgeries overall in California.

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