According to the recently released US News & World Report 2009-2010 America’s Best Hospitals study the University of Colorado Hospital has been named one of the best hospitals in the US in six out of sixteen specialties. UCH received top marks for diabetes & endocrine disorders, gynecology, kidney disorders, respiratory disorders, rehabilitation and rheumatology, while receiving acknowledged rankings in other specialties, specifically: cancer, digestive disorders, ear, nose, and throat, geriatric care, heart and heart surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; ophthalmology, orthopedics, psychiatry, and urology.

In addition, UCH was recognized by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for top achievement in ‘Get With The Guidelines‘, the premier hospital-based quality improvement program, which incorporates evidence-based guidelines to provide the best possible care to coronary artery disease, stroke and heart failure patients.

According to Lee Schwamm, MD, national Chairman of the Get With The Guidelines steering committee, Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and Vice Chairman of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital…

“Health care providers who use Get With The Guidelines are armed with the latest evidence-based guidelines and immediate access to clinical decision support, using a set of tools that have been shown to improve delivery of evidence-based care. The goal of this initiative is to improve the quality of life and help reduce deaths and disability among patients with heart disease and stroke.”