West Valley Named To 100 Top Hospitals for Third Consecutive Year

For a third consecutive year, West Valley Medical Center has been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals(R) by Truven Health
AnalyticsTM, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare.

"It is so gratifying to see this level of recognition for our physicians and staff for the third year in a row," Betsy Hunsicker, chief executive officer at West Valley Medical Center, said. "Collectively and individually, they consistently aim to make a real difference in the lives of every patient we serve and this award once again confirms their exceptional efforts."

Each year, Truven Health Analytics conducts independent, quantitative research of patient outcomes and safety, national treatment standards (core measures), patient satisfaction, operational efficiency and financial stability at more than 3,000 hospitals nationwide. According to Truven, the facilities selected to the 100 Top Hospitals list have consistently demonstrated quality care at a reasonable cost.

West Valley, a 150-bed facility, is listed in the Medium Community Hospitals category along with 19 other facilities across the country.
The Canyon County hospital has achieved national recognition for its implementation of initiatives to improve quality and enhance patient
satisfaction. These initiatives include:

• An aggressive process for early identification and treatment of severe infections proven to improve outcomes.
• A commitment to patient engagement by introducing patients to their care team and sharing information at bedside during shift changes and department transfers.

According to this year's 100 Top Hospitals study, the nation's best hospitals achieved fewer patient complications, scored better on
patient satisfaction surveys, kept expenses low and lowered 30-day readmission and mortality rates, among other achievements.

To maintain the study's high level of integrity, Truven Health researchers only analyze publicly available data. That includes Medicare cost reports, Medicare Provider Analysis and Review (MedPAR) data, as well as core measures and patient satisfaction data provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare website.

The 100 Top Hospitals were announced in the February 28, 2016, issue of Modern Healthcare magazine. Hospitals do not apply for this
recognition and honorees do not purchase the right to market inclusion in the 100 Top Hospitals list. More information on this study and
other 100 Top Hospitals research is available at www.100tophospitals.com.