Bryan Health Entities Recognized for Physician and Employee Engagement

Multiple entities at Bryan Health have been recognized as a 2022 Human Experience Award winner by Press Ganey for outstanding achievement in physician and employee engagement. The awards are part of the organization’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, according to performance in patient experience.

The following entities earned each distinction:

• Pinnacle of Excellence Award, Physician Engagement – Bryan Medical Center
• Guardian of Excellence Award, Physician Engagement – Crete Area Medical Center and Merrick Medical Center
• Guardian of Excellence Award, Employee Engagement – Bryan Heart

“At Bryan Health, we strive to create great relationships with our employees," said Russ Gronewold, president and CEO, Bryan Health System. "When we do that, it leads to strong collaboration with our physicians. Combined, those elements lead to an outstanding patient experience. This recognition from Press Ganey highlights our intentional efforts in engagement throughout our entire health system,” Gronewold said. 

The Pinnacle of Excellence award is given annually to the highest performing organizations on the basis of extraordinary achievement. As a recipient, Bryan Medical Center is recognized as a hospital that has ranked in the top five percent of health care providers over the course of several years.

Unwavering Commitment

The Guardian of Excellence Award honors Crete Area Medical Center, Merrick Medical Center and Bryan Heart for being ranked in the 95th percentile for sustained performance during the reporting year.

“By putting their patients and workforce first, each and every day, Bryan Health is demonstrating their unwavering commitment to their employees and communities they serve,” said Patrick T. Ryan, chairman and chief executive officer, Press Ganey. “The caregivers at Bryan have inspired us with the compassion, empathy and human connection they bring to the clinical health care setting. We are honored to partner with them as we celebrate their achievement.”

Press Ganey, the leading human experience health care 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 health care facilities in its mission to reduce patient suffering and enhance caregiver resilience to improve the overall experience of care.