Encino Hospital Medical Center Recognized with Five-Star Clinical Achievements from Healthgrades
Encino, CA – October 22, 2024 – Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, announced today that it has achieved specific accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Encino Hospital Medical Center distinction is a Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure Specialty Excellence Award for 3 Years in a Row.
“We are deeply honored to receive the Healthgrades Five-Star Clinical Achievement Award for our Critical Care services. This recognition not only validates our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest quality of specialty care but also underscores our dedication to advancing the field of critical care through innovation and excellence. At Encino Hospital Medical Center, we are committed to ensuring that every patient receives personalized, compassionate, and state-of-the-art treatment,” said Chief Executive Officer for Encino Hospital Medical Center, EM V. Garcia. “We are grateful to our talented team of healthcare professionals who work tirelessly to make this possible. This award is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and it inspires us to continue striving for even greater achievements in the years to come.”
Encino Hospital Medical Center achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. As part of its 2025 hospital assessment, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades helps consumers find and select a hospital that excels in providing the care they need.
As variation in performance among hospitals continues to grow, it is increasingly important for consumers to seek care at top-rated programs. Healthgrades’ 2025 analysis revealed that if all hospitals as a group performed similarly to five-star hospitals during the 2021-2023 study period, on average, 224,958 lives could potentially have been saved and 141,692 complications could potentially have been avoided.*
“Healthgrades commends Encino Hospital Medical Center for their clear commitment to delivering consistently superior patient outcomes in critical service areas,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. “Encino Hospital Medical Center’s leadership, expertise, and unwavering dedication to clinical excellence set a high mark for specialty care in California and nationwide.”
Consumers can visit healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how we rate and why hospital quality matters here.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2021 through 2023 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2025 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.
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About Encino Hospital Medical Center
Not-for-Profit Encino Hospital Medical Center, part of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is a 150-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in Encino, California. It’s multi-disciplinary staff consists of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff. Encino Hospital Medical Center serves a diverse population and incorporates elements of urban and suburban medicine in a caring environment. It offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is consistently at the forefront in providing innovative and integrated healthcare. For more information, visit: www.encinomed.org.