AUSTIN, Texas—Heart Hospital of Austin has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment, including cardiac medical intervention, cardiac rhythm and cardiac surgery.
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 careneeds. 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
"Heart Hospital of Austin prides itself on providing exceptional cardiovascular care to all patients, putting their safety and well being above all else,” David Laird, chief executive officer of Heart Hospital of Austin, said. “This distinction reflects the commitment of our physicians, nurses and staff members to achieving optimal outcomes for our patients.”
Each year, heart disease kills more people than any other disease. Heart Hospital of Austin specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, providing a full range of cardiovascular services.
Heart Hospital of Austin has been named the leading cardiac program in Texas for six consecutive years as ranked by HealthGrades®—a leading independent health ratings organization. Additionally, in July 2009, a study funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services revealed that Heart Hospital of Austin was the leading hospital in the United States for treatment of a heart attack. Heart Hospital of Austin has also been named a top cardiovascular hospital in the nation by Thomson Reuters for six years, most recently being named to the list of 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in 2011.
Heart Hospital of Austin
Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, Heart Hospital of Austin is a shared vision of local cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons. Working with hospital leadership, the physicians created an atmosphere of quality, resulting in the leading cardiac program in Texas for six consecutive years as ranked by HealthGrades®—a leading independent health ratings organization. In July 2009, a studyfunded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services revealed that Heart Hospital of Austin was the leading hospital in the United States for treatment of a heart attack. Heart Hospital of Austin has also been named a top cardiovascular hospital in the nation by Thomson Reuters for six years, most recently being named to the list of 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in 2011. In addition to providing a full range of cardiovascular services and an advanced Executive Wellness Program, Heart Hospital of Austin has a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department. For more information, please visit HeartHospitalofAustin.com.