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For the seventh year in a row, BWH been named one of the nation’s top performing hospitals in the 1999 Top 100 Hospitals - Benchmarks for Success. BWH remains the only hospital in the country to be included every year of the prestigious award’s existence, and it is the only hospital to make both this list and US News and World Report’s list of top ten hospitals in 1999. “Selection to the Top 100 list for seven consecutive years is a tremendous and remarkable honor,” said BWH President Jeffrey Otten. “During an era when many hospitals are struggling to survive, this award identifies BWH as a strong institu- tion that delivers cost-efficient, high-quality patient care. Our success truly reflects the talent, commitment, and hard work of the physicians, nurses, employees, and volunteers who make up BWH.” The study focuses on statistical data from general short-term, acute care, non-federal hospitals in the U.S. Hospitals are placed in one of five peer groups according to geographic location, beds in service, and teaching status. BWH was included in the category for non-profit teaching hospitals with more than 400 beds. The Top 100 study is conducted annually by HCIA Inc., a healthcare information company, in conjunction with The Health Network, a consumer health information television channel and internet site that is affiliated with the FOX network. This year’s list was published in the December 13 issue of Modern Healthcare and reported in USA Today. A summary of the study can be found on www. TheHealth Network.com. u