Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Llano has been recognized for "Excellence in Outcome and Patient Satisfaction" by the Texas State Office of Rural Health (SORH), a division of the Texas Department of Agriculture.
"It's an honor and a privilege to serve the needs of this community, in addition to being recognized for our excellence in outcome and patient satisfaction," said Dr. Paul Cook, M.D. chief medical officer of the Hill Country Region for Baylor Scott & White Health. "This recognition reflects the commitment by every member of the health care team at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Llano to deliver unparalleled levels of personalized care."
The honor was announced in anticipation of National Rural Health Day on Nov. 16, which celebrates the remarkable accomplishments that have been achieved in rural healthcare over the past year. In conjunction with National Rural Health Day, SORH, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health and iVantage Health Analytics identified hospitals that have excelled in performance and patient care and rated them on a Hospital Strength Index in quality, outcomes and patient satisfaction.
"Positive outcomes and patient satisfaction are of the utmost importance to a medical facility," said Tim Ols, president, Baylor Scott & White Hill Country Region. "Our endeavor is to continue to meet the needs of communities we serve with quality care and service."
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About Baylor Scott & White Health
As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,200 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com
