Since 1936, Consumer Reports has been providing its independent opinion on a wide variety of products and services. Recently, Consumer Reports issued ratings for many hospitals around the nation and here in Kentucky.
Consumer Reports’ Review of Jewish Hospital in Louisville
The highest rating issued by Consumer Reports to any hospital in the nation was a 74 out of 100, and the lowest rating was a 14 out of 100. Jewish Hospital scored somewhere between these two extremes with an overall score of 41. While Jewish Hospital scored pretty well in the areas of the appropriate use of abdominal and chest scanning, the Hospital did not score as well in the following areas:
- Avoiding readmissions
- Communication about hospital discharge
- Communication about drug information
This information may be used by you, your family, or other patients to compare different hospitals in the Louisville area prior to a procedure, or you may find it useful if you have already been admitted to Jewish Hospital.
Call a Louisville Medical Malpractice Lawyer If You’ve Been Hurt
If you have suffered from a medical malpractice mistake at Jewish Hospital, or any other Kentucky hospital, then we encourage you to learn more about your rights and your possible recovery by contacting an experienced Louisville medical malpractice attorney today via this website or by calling 888-450-4456 or 502-210-8942. We will work hard to investigate what happened to you while you were in an area hospital, and we will zealously advocate for your full and fair recovery from any injury that you suffered as a result of medical or hospital negligence.