Irvine, Calif.-based Hoag Orthopedic Institute has been awarded a five-star rating by CMS, based on patient surveys.
Hoag is the only hospital in the region to consistently gain the rare high rating from CMS, according to a Nov. 6 press release sent to Becker's.
The practice earned five stars in several areas, including overall hospital rating, willingness to recommend the hospital, communication with nurses, responsiveness of hospital staff, communication about medicines, cleanliness of hospital environment and discharge information.