Consumers Again Rank Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Most Preferred Hospital
For more than 20 years, Los Angeles area residents named Cedars-Sinai the "Most Preferred Hospital for All Health Needs" in National Research Corporation's (NRC) annual Healthcare Market Guide survey.
Since 1988, the National Research Corporation has presented annually the Consumer Choice Awards for the most-preferred hospitals for quality and image in more than 250 U.S. markets.
In addition to the "Most Preferred Hospital" distinction, Cedars-Sinai ranked #1 in the Los Angeles area in the following categories:
- Most Preferred for All Health Needs
- Best Doctors
- Best Nurses
- Best Overall Quality
- Best Accommodations and Amenities
- Most Personalized Care
- Latest Technology and Equipment
- Highest Patient Safety
- Best Image and Reputation
The Consumer Choice Awards
The NRC Consumer Choice Award identifies the most-preferred hospitals in more than 250 U.S. markets. The awards are based on consumer preference responses to surveys from more than 200,000 U.S. households. These households represent more than 400,000 consumers.
This is the 13th year NRC has awarded hospitals whose consumers have recognized them for providing quality healthcare services. Winners are named in Modern Healthcare magazine.
The National Research Corporation (NRC)
NRC was founded in 1981 in response to calls in the healthcare industry for data that profiles physician, provider and health plan performance.
NRC focuses on continual improvement in patient experience and performance measurement within the healthcare industry.
NRC conducts market research studies for thousands of healthcare organizations including health systems, hospitals, HMOs, medical groups, federal and state agencies, employers and business coalitions.
