Healthgrades Awards UAMS Five-Star Ratings for Sepsis, Pneumonia, and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeries
| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received five-star ratings for its treatment of sepsis, pneumonia, and upper gastrointestinal surgeries from Healthgrades, the leading resource used by consumers to find a healthcare provider.
The 2027 specialty ratings mark the third year in a row that UAMS has received a five-star rating for its treatment of sepsis, and the second consecutive year it has received a five-star rating for its treatment of pneumonia. This was the first year UAMS was recognized for its treatment of upper gastrointestinal surgeries.
“At UAMS, we take our obligation as the state’s only academic medical center very seriously,” said Michelle Krause, M.D., senior vice chancellor of UAMS Health and CEO of UAMS Medical Center. “We know that Arkansans trust UAMS to provide the very best care, and ratings like this show that we are succeeding in our efforts.”
The Healthgrades ratings are based solely on what matters most — patient outcomes. Unlike rankings based on surveys or reputation, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance strictly on objective clinical outcomes — risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates — across more than 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide.
The impact of choosing a high-performing hospital is significant. Healthgrades’ 2027 analysis revealed that if all hospitals performed at the level of five-star rated facilities during the 2023-2025 study period, 227,229 lives could have been saved, and 158,138 complications could have been avoided.
“Finding a hospital that excels in a given procedure or treatment can transform a patient’s health trajectory,” said Alana Biggers, M.D., MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize UAMS for its top-tier performance in sepsis, pneumonia, and upper gastrointestinal surgeries, and commend its team for delivering exceptional patient outcomes when it matters most.”