Parkview facilities, physicians in Whitley County recognized for excellence in healthcare
By Tricia Hennessy
Two Parkview Health facilities and several physicians in Whitley County were recently recognized with 2008 Professional Research Consultants (PRC) Excellence in Healthcare Awards. The awards are based on patients’ perception of care and were presented at the PRC Client Education Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.
“We are pleased that Parkview has been recognized as a leader in providing great patient care,” said Mike Packnett, President and CEO, Parkview Health. “Our physicians and staff work hard each day to ensure that patients and their families are receiving the best care possible. These awards complement our mission to improve the health of our communities and vision to be northeast Indiana’s leading provider of healthcare services.”
2008 Excellence in Healthcare/Patient Perception Awards for Parkview Medical Group
5-Star Award
*Mark Burkett, D.O. – Columbia City, Oak St.
*Parkview Whitley OB-GYN
4-Star Award
*James F. Hanus, D.O. – South Whitley Clinic
*Brian Haley, M.D. – Parkview Whitley OB-GYN
*Darcy Hoopingarner, N.P. – Columbia City, Branch Court
*South Whitley Clinic
Five-star award winners scored in the top 10% in the PRC national client database for 2007. The award is based on the percentage of patients that said their overall quality of care was excellent. Four-star award winners scored in the top 25%. The data was collected through phone interviews conducted by PRC, which is a nationally-known healthcare marketing research company headquartered in Omaha, Neb.
“Outstanding patient care is being provided in Whitley County thanks in part to our award winners,” said John Meister, Chief Operating Officer, Parkview Whitley Hospital. “This is great recognition for Parkview and the Whitley County community.”