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Orthopedic Surgeons – Among the Top 5% in the USA

Arkansas Surgical Hospital receives 2023 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award® and ranks in the top 5% in the nation.


Arkansas Surgical Hospital (ASH) today announced that it has been named a 2023 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner for the fifth year in a row by Press Ganey. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, according to performance in patient experience.

Press Ganey collects real patient feedback surveys from ASH patients—which is directly reported to CMS—and compares results throughout the nation. As a winner of the Press Ganey HX Guardian of Excellence Award®, ASH ranked in the top 5% of healthcare providers for “patient experience” over the last year.

“We have outstanding team members who are dedicated to providing an exceptional experience for our patients,” said Dr. Scott Bowen, ASH Board Chairman and Physician Owner. “This accomplishment is driven by direct feedback from our patients. I’m extremely proud to work alongside this team that’s committed to raising the bar.”

Press Ganey works with more than 41,000 healthcare facilities in its mission to reduce patient suffering and enhance caregiver resilience to improve the overall safety, quality and experience of care.

“We recognize Arkansas Surgical Hospital as a top-performing leader in healthcare for their commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience,” said Patrick T. Ryan CEO and chairman at Press Ganey. “They understand the importance of placing patients, healthcare professionals, and industry partners at the core of our work. Arkansas Surgical Hospital turns words into action by fostering a future where exceptional healthcare experiences are not just goals, but tangible achievements.”

“Our team members forge genuine relationships with our patients,” said Brian Fowler, ASH CEO. “These human connections paired with remarkable quality and skilled physicians make us who we are. This recognition emphasizes the importance of putting patients at the core of our work and I’m extremely proud of our team.”

About Arkansas Surgical Hospital:
Arkansas Surgical Hospital was founded by orthopedic and spine surgeons who were searching for a way to provide a better overall experience for their patients. As a physician-owned hospital, the surgeons are able to direct their patients’ overall care and experience at a higher level. Arkansas Surgical Hospital prides itself on its disciplined focus on safety and a total commitment to the care and comfort of patients and their families, resulting in excellent surgical outcomes. Arkansas Surgical Hospital is located at 5201 Northshore Drive in North Little Rock. To learn more about our hospital and its team, visit www.ArkSurgicalHospital.com.

About Press Ganey
Press Ganey, the leading Human Experience (HX) healthcare performance improvement company, offers an integrated suite of solutions that address safety, clinical excellence, patient experience, and workforce engagement. The company works with more than 41,000 healthcare facilities in its mission to reduce patient suffering and enhance caregiver resilience to improve the overall safety, quality and experience of care. Press Ganey is a PG Forsta company.