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\"\"With the goal of recognizing the top cardiology providers across the nation, The Business Journals partnered with Premier Inc., a technology-driven, healthcare improvement company, to publish the annual Premier\u2019s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals ranking. Out of 925 hospitals reviewed by Premier, UNC Hospitals ranked 13th among teaching hospitals with cardiovascular residency programs.<\/p>\n

Premier’s annual ranking highlights the top U.S. cardiovascular hospitals using public data and a balanced scorecard approach.<\/p>\n

According to The Business Journals operations at these top performing hospitals led to 25% fewer acute myocardial infarction deaths and 66% fewer coronary artery bypass grafting deaths. As well as 30% fewer percutaneous coronary interventions and 19% fewer coronary artery bypass grafting patients with complication.<\/p>\n

Read more on how these cardiology providers are positively impacting patient care.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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