Gulf Coast Hospital a Healthgrades five-star recipient for outpatient hip replacement
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, located in Panama City, FL, was given a five-star rating for outpatient hip replacement surgery by Healthgrades.
Panama City, FL — HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital announced today it is five-star rated for outpatient hip replacement surgery, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. This five-star rating reflects the organization’s dedication to clinical excellence and places HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in the upper echelon of U.S. hospitals for outpatient orthopedics.
“As CEO of HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, I am immensely proud of our care team whose commitment to quality has led to a five-star rating for outpatient hip replacement surgery from Healthgrades,” said Chase Christianson, CEO, HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. “This prestigious recognition is not just a badge of honor for us, but a testament to the dedication and expertise of our medical and support staff who consistently go above and beyond to ensure the highest standard of care for our patients. It is through our collaborative efforts, innovative approaches, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that we continue to lead and redefine what is possible in healthcare.”
To identify the top-rated hospitals for outpatient hip surgery, Healthgrades analyzed patient outcomes at short-term acute care facilities nationwide that offer critical outpatient orthopedic procedures. Healthgrades’ analysis found that patients treated at hospitals that were rated five stars for outpatient hip surgery have a demonstrably better chance at a smooth recovery than those treated at hospitals that were not recognized by Healthgrades. In fact, between 2020 and 2022, patients having hip replacement surgery at five-star hospitals have, on average, a 73.7% lower risk of experiencing a complication while in the hospital than patients treated at one-star hospitals.*
“HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital exemplifies what it means to be a leader in outpatient orthopedics by delivering consistently superior outcomes in hip surgeries,” said Brad Bowman, M.D., chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. “Patients undergoing outpatient orthopedic procedures at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital should feel confident in their decision to seek care from a facility with top marks in their procedure.”
As outpatient surgical volumes continue to grow, Healthgrades is proud to offer the industry’s only outcomes-based outpatient ratings to help patients identify the best care for their needs. Consumers can visit Healthgrades to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of SAF data for years 2020 through 2022 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. For more information on how Healthgrades identifies the nation’s top hospitals for outpatient orthopedics, see the 2024 Outpatient Specialty Excellence Awards and Ratings Methodology.