WellStar Health System has received a “3 Star” rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). STS has developed a comprehensive rating system for the quality of cardiac surgery among hospitals. Only 12-15 percent of hospitals across the country received the “3 Star” rating, which denotes the highest category of quality for clinical excellence based on National Quality Forum (NQF) standards.
In the current analysis of national data covering the period from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010, the cardiac surgery performance of WellStar Kennestone Hospital was within the top tier thereby earning the STS - “3 Star” Rating.
