Hospital among the nation’s top 10% for exceptional, patient-centered care
PHOENIX (March 12, 2025) – The Core Institute Specialty Hospital (CISH) has been recognized as a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. This achievement reflects CISH’s clear commitment to safe, patient-centered care and puts the organization in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety for the fifth consecutive year.
In addition to this recognition for patient safety, CISH has previously been recognized as America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement and received the Joint Replacement Excellence Award. These achievements further underscore the organization’s commitment to delivering compassionate, individualized care at every step of the patient journey.
“This award is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our entire team,” said Eric Tomlon, CEO of The Core Institute Specialty Hospital. “Achieving this distinction for the fifth consecutive year reflects our ongoing investment in advanced technologies, our safety protocols and the leadership’s commitment to continuously improving patient outcomes. We are proud to be among the top hospitals nationwide, where patient safety is our top priority and our efforts are focused on delivering the best care with compassion and excellence.”
The Core Institute Specialty Hospital’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. To determine the top-performing hospitals for patient safety, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted complication and mortality rates for approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. Healthgrades’ analysis revealed significant performance gaps between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving facilities, making it increasingly important for consumers to seek care at a hospital with top safety ratings. From 2021-2023, 173,280 preventable safety events occurred among Medicare patients in U.S. hospitals, with four patient safety indicators accounting for nearly 76% of these incidents. The annual study found that patients treated in hospitals who received the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award have a significantly lower chance of experiencing one of the four leading safety indicators than patients treated at non-recipient hospitals:
- In-hospital falls resulting in fracture (54% less likely)
- Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest (approximately 55% less likely)
- Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital (approximately 69% less likely)
- Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired in the hospital (72% less likely)
“As a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient, The Core Institute Specialty Hospital consistently puts the well-being of their patients and staff at the forefront, setting a high standard for patient safety nationwide,” said Debra Gradick, MD FACEP, senior physician consultant at Healthgrades. “We commend The Core Institute Specialty Hospital for providing consistently exceptional care while preventing serious injuries, giving patients their best chance of a seamless recovery.”
About The CORE Institute Specialty Hospital
Our unique approach to patient care allows our physicians and staff to become experts in the most advanced orthopedic surgical procedures to ensure patients receive the best results for their conditions.
All we do is orthopedics. This singular focus means our physicians are among the best in Arizona, and with nurse-patient ratios lower than most hospitals, our staff can be more attentive and responsive to your needs. We are continually updating our technology to provide patients with the most advanced surgical techniques to address their orthopedic conditions and improve their quality of life.
The hospital is owned and managed by Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), a physician-managed company focused on transforming the patient care experience and improving the practice of medicine. HOPCo uniquely manages orthopedic practices and hospital service lines across the country to enhance the experience for patients and physicians. Through management of the entire continuum of care, patients receive the right evidence-based care at the right time and in the right place. For more information, visit thecoreinstitutehospital.com.
About Healthgrades
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About Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo)
Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo) is the global leader of integrated musculoskeletal value-based health outcomes management, digital analytics, practice management and health system service line management. This includes comprehensive expertise across all MSK specialties, including orthopedics, spine, pain management, rehabilitation, neurosurgery and neurology. HOPCo’s integrated care, analytics and facilities development platforms have proven to increase the quality of patient care while reliably reducing the total cost of MSK care across the care continuum for practices, health systems and payors alike. HOPCo’s affiliated payors, practices and health systems successfully participate in highly efficient value-based contracting (bundled payments, population health programs, and other advanced risk-based arrangements) utilizing HOPCo’s proprietary platforms, IT solutions, digital patient-physician engagement tools, integrated analytics, advanced medical economics and standardized care pathways. Visit www.hopco.com to learn more.
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Annebeth Ahrenholz is a communications specialist
at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo) where she leads content development and media outreach for orthopedic practices in the musculoskeletal (MSK) space. For media inquiries, please contact her at annebeth.ahrenholz@hopco.com.