Open-Heart Ratings

The Nebraska Heart Hospital open-heart surgery program consistently meets or exceeds national standards set by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). Since the inception of the Nebraska Heart Hospital in 2003, we have completed more than 3,870 open-heart procedures. The most common open-heart surgery performed at the Nebraska Heart Hospital is coronary artery bypass grafting. However, our board-certified surgeons perform other heart and vascular procedures.

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has recently developed a comprehensive rating system that allows for comparisons regarding the quality of cardiac surgery among hospitals across the country. A "3-star" rating denotes the highest category of quality. The cardiac surgery performance of NHH in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 was found to lie in the highest quality tier, thereby receiving an STS 3 star rating.

Information provided by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). For more information please visit Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Reporting period for Clinical Process Measures: January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009.