Newton Medical Center Awarded HFAP Accreditation
Newton Medical Center (NMC) was awarded accreditation by Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent, accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Accreditation confirms that NMC is providing high quality care as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation. “Newton Medical Center clearly demonstrates a commitment to […]
NMC Cardiac Rehab Program Certified by Industry Leader
Newton Medical Center (NMC) is proud to announce the certification of its cardiovascular rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of NMC’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people […]
NMC Earns Outstanding Patient Experience Award; 3rd Year
Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today it has received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades® for the third consecutive year. This distinction places NMC among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience, according to Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. In 2019, NMC ranked among the top 5 […]
NMC Recognized as a 2019 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
Newton Medical Center has been named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Regarded as one of the industry’s most significant designations of performance excellence, the annual Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals award is based upon the results of the Hospital […]
NMC Receives High 5 for Mom & Baby Renewal Recognition
Newton Medical Center (NMC) has met the requirements and received renewal of its High 5 for Mom & Baby status. The High 5 program – initiated, funded and provided at no charge to Kansas hospitals by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund – incorporates specific new maternity care procedures based on proven health benefits associated […]
NMC Health Named Blue Distinction® Center+ for Knee & Hip
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has selected Newton Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated health care facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were […]
NMC Named Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care
Newton Medical Center has been designated as one of the first hospitals to receive the Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care designation, a new designation under Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas’ Blue Distinction® Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers+ for Maternity Care, an expansion of the national Blue Distinction Specialty Care program, are […]
