Barnesville Hospital Home Health Agency Ranked Among the Top 25 Percent of Home Health Providers in the Country

Barnesville Hospital Home Health Agency today announced that it has been named to the 2008 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the most successful Medicare-certified home health care providers in the United States. This annual review identifies the top 25 percent of agencies, ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, quality improvement and financial performance.

"The 2008 HomeCare Elite winners exemplify a commitment to providing their patients with optimum care while performing at the highest level," said Nancy Butler, Senior Director of Marketing Communications at OCS, Inc. "We congratulate Barnesville Hospital Home Health Agency on being one of the Top home care agencies in the country."

Debbie Fisher, Director of the Barnesville Hospital Home Health Agency, credits a dedicated and experienced staff with the agency's ability to rank as one of the HomeCare Elite. She said, "Being named to the 2008 HomeCare Elite list for the second consecutive year is a remarkable achievement for our staff. We are very fortunate to have highly qualified and experienced staff servicing our rural communities since 1969. This award proves our commitment to provide the best outcomes for our patients."

"Decision Health would like to congratulate the top HomeCare Elite agencies that achieved excellent clinical and financial outcomes by providing quality care to their patients," adds Marci Heydt, Executive Editor of Decision Health's Home Health Line. The 2008 HomeCare Elite is the only performance recognition of its kind in the home health industry. The 2008 HomeCare Elite is brought to the industry by OCS, Inc., the leading provider of healthcare informatics, and Decision Health, publisher of home care's most respected independent newsletter, ...Home Health Line. The entire list of the 2008 HomeCare Elite agencies can be viewed by visiting the OCS web site.

For more information on the Barnesville Hospital Home Health Agency or services provided, contact Debbie Fisher at (740) 425-5052.