Phoenixville Hospital has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® for the Cardiac Medical Intervention and Cardiac Rhythm programs.
Aetna makes information about the quality and cost of health care services available to its members to help them make informed decisions about their health care needs. In line with this goal, Aetna recognizes hospitals and facilities in its network that offer specialized clinical services for certain health conditions. Facilities are selected for consistently delivering evidence-based, safe care. To earn a designation, a facility is evaluated for clinical quality, cost efficiency and network access for specific cardiac programs.
Phoenixville Hospital earned these designations in both Cardiac Medical Intervention and Cardiac Rhythm. Cardiac medical interventions are mostly performed by a Cardiac Interventionalist in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab to open up narrowed arteries and/or blockages. Abnormal cardiac rhythms or arrhythmias are treated through medication or an electrophysiology procedure performed by a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Each year, the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Phoenixville Hospital performs over 2,200 procedures to aide in medical interventions and cardiac rhythms.
Sue Reichenbach, Chief Quality Officer at Phoenixville Hospital, stated, “This designation from Aetna has come at a pivotal time in our hospital’s history. We are embarking on a new health system, Tower Health, focused on providing quality care for our community, and we are thrilled to be recognized by Aetna.”
The cardiac program at Phoenixville Hospital is one of the busiest in Chester County, caring for over 5,000 patients each year. Services provided include: cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology procedures, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac rehab, non-invasive diagnostic cardiology studies, and a heart failure clinic.
About Phoenixville Hospital
Located in Phoenixville, Pa., and a member of Tower Health, Phoenixville Hospital is a 144-bed facility that provides comprehensive medical services through emergency room visits, inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures and community outreach programs. Phoenixville Hospital’s services include an award-winning cardiovascular program, a fully accredited cancer center, NAPBC-accredited breast health center, an acute inpatient rehabilitation center, and a large robotic surgery center. Phoenixville Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines that include joint replacement surgery, advanced heart failure care, and the designation as a Primary Stroke Center. For more information, visit www.towerhealth.org.