Hayes Gets Board Certified in Medical Practice Management
NEWTON, Kan., (December 2, 2015) – Stefanie Hayes, MHA, CMPE, Vice President of Physician Services, has earned the professional designation of Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) by the American College of Medical Practice Executives, the certification entity of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). “We are proud of Stefanie for this achievement,” says Steve Kelly, […]
NMC Health Earns National Recognition for Outcomes
NEWTON, Kan., (November 17, 2015) – Newton Medical Center has been recognized by iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in outcomes, reflecting top quartile performance among all acute care hospitals in the nation. “It is an honor to receive this recognition,” says Steve Kelly, […]
NMC awarded four-star patient satisfaction rating by CMS
NEWTON, Kan., (October 26, 2015) – Newton Medical Center (NMC) has been awarded a four-star rating by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NMC is among only 37% of Medicare-certified acute-care hospitals nationwide to receive a four or five-star rating. “For decades our dedicated employees, medical staff and volunteers have regarded the nature of […]
Newton Doctor Nominated for ‘Healthcare Worker of the Year
Dr. Jennifer Koontz is Nominated for ‘Healthcare Worker of the Year
NMC Earns 2015 National Respiratory Care Award
NEWTON, Kan., (August 7, 2015) – Newton Medical Center has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of the respiratory care services available in hospitals. About 700 hospitals, or approximately 15% of hospitals in the United States, have applied for […]
NMC Awarded Laboratory Accreditation from The Joint Commission
NEWTON, Kan., (June 10, 2015) – Newton Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Laboratory Services Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. Newton Medical Center […]
NMC Health Earns Radiology Accreditation
NMC Earns American College of Radiology Accreditation
KHERF recognizes NMC for new food and beverage policies
The KHERF has designated Newton Medical Center as one of the state’s first healthcare facilities to successfully put in place new policies to provide healthier food options in the hospital cafeteria and throughout the facility.
