Erie County Medical Center Corporation Reports Strong Results for 2016

Hospital reports $2.1million operating surplus for 2016; achieving highest surplus in seven years BUFFALO, NEW YORK — Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC), Western New York's only Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, today announced that it closed 2016 with a $2.1 million operating surplus on its total $593 million in operating revenues, reflecting the hospital's overall strong performance in health care services for the year. The hospital grew days cash on hand from 71.8 days in 2015 (with $102.4 million in cash) to 77 days in 2016 (with $115.6 million in cash) and grew revenues from $553.1 million in 2015 to $593 million in 2016.

ACHE recognizes ECMC Sr. VP of Operations Jarrod Johnson with “Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Award”

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jarrod G. Johnson, MBA, NHA, FACHE, Senior Vice President of Operations for ECMC Corporation, was recently recognized by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) with an award and certification as a "Senior-Level Healthcare Executive" (New York, 2017).

ECMC’s Center for Cardiovascular Care Team Increases Awareness of Women’s Cardiovascular Health for National Wear Red Day®

Today, Friday, February 3, 2017, is National Wear Red Day®. Heart disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we have the power to change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action.

Accrediting body report determines ECMC Synergy Bariatrics achieved significant results

The American College of Surgeons' MBSAQIP program, which accredits bariatric (weight loss) surgery centers, has determined that ECMC Synergy Bariatrics has achieved significant improvements, meeting nationwide benchmarks in all categories for sleeve and bypass surgery performance assessment and exceeding the benchmark in one of the categories.

Innovative Device Contracts Improve Patient Care and Satisfaction at ECMC

Health care organizations now view patient satisfaction through a wider, and yet more focused lens due to the onset of value-based care reimbursement and specifically, Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey results.

Meet Your Doctor: In Good Health’s Interview of ECMC’s Brian M. Murray, MD.

Chief medical officer talks about career, the care provided at ECMC and the reasons the medical center was chosen as 'Hospital of the Year' by a national hospital list organization. Read the full In Good Health interview here

ECMCC Board Chair Appointed to Statewide Healthcare Organization Governing Board

Sharon L. Hanson appointed to the Governing Board of the Healthcare Trustees of New York State Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC) Board Chair Sharon L. Hanson has been appointed to the Governing Board of the Healthcare Trustees of New York State (HTNYS). The HTNYS Board is composed of 25 Trustees who represent 500 hospitals, continuing care organizations, and health systems from all regions across the state.

Buffalo Spree names ECMC physicians to its 2017 annual America’s Top Doctors list

Because of them, we’ve been able to establish leading medical programs right here in Western New York to better care for you and yours in any situation. This year, we’re proud to have 22 of our doctors listed among America’s Top Doctors—and thankful for all they do to deliver true care.

Physicians: Extensive Snow Shoveling Could Lead to a Heart Attack

Pia Musielak, PA, ECMC Center for Cardiovascular Care, recently provided advice on being mindful of the stress shoveling snow can place on the heart and how to best avoid doing too much.

2016 Marks Best Year in Erie County Medical Center Corporation History

Every hospital operations category improves; results highlight delivery of quality healthcare services, busiest year for region’s community hospital

Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC) today announced that 2016 was the busiest year in the hospital’s history. From emergency room visits to outpatient visits to both inpatient and outpatient general surgeries, the key categories for measuring ECMC’s operations demonstrated strong, positive growth.