McLaren Macomb named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals 2021 by Fortune and IBM Watson


McLaren Macomb, the 288-bed acute care hospital serving all of Macomb County, was named as one the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals 2021 by Fortune and IBM Watson Health. The annual list spotlights “leading US hospitals that treat a broad spectrum of cardiology patients.”

McLaren Macomb is the only Metro Detroit hospital to be included on the list.

The report highlights the top-performing cardiovascular hospitals in the United States based on publicly available clinical, operational and patient satisfaction data and measurements.

“Earning this recognition is a true measure of the skill and efficiency exhibited by our cardiologists and every member of our cardiovascular service line,” said Tom Brisse, president and CEO of McLaren Macomb. “Most important though, that level of care is passed on to our patients, those who put their trust in us. Reliable heart health cannot be overvalued, and it is a responsibility we all take very seriously. We gladly accept this recognition and will use it as a reminder of our commitment to those patients.”

McLaren Macomb has previously appeared on the list, first earning this distinction in 2018.

McLaren Macomb, through the Mat Gaberty Heart Center, has been the leader in cardiovascular care in the county. Cardiologists have regularly introduced new treatments to the area — minimally invasive procedures performed in one of the cardiac catheterization labs to address patients’ quality-of-life-limiting symptoms and potentially life-threatening conditions.

This year’s study included 980 US hospitals with cardiovascular services. Based on comparisons between the top 50 hospitals and a group of similar hospitals, top 50 hospitals delivered better outcomes while operating more efficiently and at a lower cost. 

About McLaren Macomb

McLaren Macomb is a 288-bed acute care hospital located in Mount Clemens, Mich. More than 400 physicians and nearly 2,000 employees work at McLaren Macomb making it one of Macomb County’s top employers. McLaren Macomb provides a full range of services, including cancer and cardiovascular care. As Macomb County’s first verified trauma center, the hospital operates the busiest emergency department in Macomb County and is also an accredited chest pain center. McLaren Macomb has a rich history of providing high quality, compassionate health care and holds a strong position in the community it serves. To learn more, visit mclaren.org/macomb or follow our blog mclaren.org/macombblog.

About McLaren Health Care

McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $6 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 15 hospitals in Michigan and Ohio, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 490-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 588,000 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 51 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S. McLaren has 28,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 90,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Learn more at mclaren.org.