Comments on: Top 50 Hospitals in US

By: Medical Advice

Medical Advice — Sat, 31 May 2008 13:22:01 +0000

Yes – nationalized health care will marginally decrease the quality of care but not enough to be against it. Detractors of nationalized health care might as well say I don’t care about the ordinary man struggling to make a living as long as I’m ok.

By: W. Beth Young

W. Beth Young — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:06:02 +0000

Elaine,

Was pleased to see that Virginia had 3 representations on the list and I am personally familiar with the Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA. They did provide excellent medical care.

As you already know, I am not a proponent of nationalized health care. Having experienced both kinds now…my opinion hasn’t changed…and I am more against it than I ever was.

If you wanted to know why… I would happily explain it…lol.

As usual…enjoyed everyone’s perspective and comments.

By: cilicious

cilicious — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:38:13 +0000

Huh, that’s interesting about Bay Medical Center in Panama City, FL.
We were there a year ago, at 4 o clock in the morning, when my kid woke up with severe wrist pain. He did indeed receive excellent care.
I think Otto makes a very good point about (private) fundraising; this is also important for schools.

By: Otto - American Interests

Otto - American Interests — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:59:08 +0000

Hello all,
The hospital and healthcare system cost economies an awful lot of money, here in Australia there is much debate on the need to improve efficiencies whilst maintaining medical accessibility to all. Interestingly, Mayo arguably on of the world’s best is, I am told, privately funded and yet provides exceptional service to patients and their families.
One of the best hospitals in my city, The Epworth, having a reputation for having some of the most advanced medical and surgical services in Australia, receives no funding from the Government and relies on contributions from the community, some compensation from private health care funds, and the generosity of those who support it through charitable donations.
Of course, I am not suggesting that Government should not play a role but it’s also important for hospitals to have a properly managed fundraising arm as every major City has many wonderful people who are willing to contribute.

By: Jason P.

Jason P. — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:24:08 +0000

I hear by 2017, about 20% of US GDP will go to healthcare, unless we are actually going to do something about it. (4.3 Trillion on a projected 20 Trillion economy.)

Since you work it, what are 3-5 things that could reduce costs, improve care and cover people appropriately? (Just opinion – not necessarily numbers…)

By: Nooner

Nooner — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:03:22 +0000

Hi Elaine,

Interesting how none of the largest cities have any of their hospitals on this list.

By: Gandalfe

Gandalfe — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:24:36 +0000

You like top ten lists? Well, you’re in my top ten. Thanks for sharing Elaine. )

By: Mr. Grudge

Mr. Grudge — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:45:52 +0000

I think it is important to know the status of the health care facilities in your area. Unfortunately, with the health industry is the way it is today, there are often wide gaps in the quality of service and medical care provided at different hospitals. When I was a young man working as a cop in NY City, there is a hospital (which I will not name here) that was awful at the time. The unwritten rule amongst cops was “If you’re shot while standing in the emergency room of ‘that hospital’, have your partner drag you to the squad car and race you to Colombia Presbyterian instead.” I tell you, the place was in bad shape back then. I can’t tell you what shape that hospital is in today, so I am leaving the nake out here. Once again, thanks for an informative post, Elaine. -Mike.