Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills earned a 4-star rating in both Overall Quality and Patient Experience in the latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Quality Star Ratings, released this month.
This distinction places Deborah among the top-performing hospitals in New Jersey and makes it the highest-ranked hospital in South Jersey. The achievement underscores the hospital’s exceptional quality of care, outstanding patient outcomes and consistent patient experience.
“We are extremely proud of this recognition,” said Aaron Kugelmass, M.D., chief medical officer at Deborah. “Our high marks reflect the skill, compassion and commitment of every member of our team. It’s a testament to the fact that at Deborah, patients are receiving the highest quality care delivered safely and with compassion.”
Highlights from the CMS Report include:
- Deborah Heart and Lung Center is the only hospital in New Jersey with a 4-star rating in both Overall Quality and Patient Experience.
- It is the highest-rated hospital in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Mercer and Ocean Counties.
The CMS Hospital Quality Star Ratings summarize performance across dozens of quality measures including safety, readmissions, patient experience and outcomes of care. Achieving a 4-star rating in this rigorous evaluation reflects Deborah’s long-standing dedication to clinical excellence, patient safety and a superior care environment.
