Mercy Health Cincinnati announced its inclusion as an Orthopedic Research All-Star for 2024.

This honor recognizes the top 5% of hospitals and surgeons in the United States publishing cutting-edge research in orthopedic care, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. More than 90,000 physicians and 4,000 hospitals were considered for the awards, sponsored by Avant-garde Health, the leading solutions provider for improving perioperative quality and profitability.

"We are incredibly proud of the well-deserved recognition our orthopedic team has received from Avantgard Health, stated Christopher Giordullo, Mercy Health—Cincinnati, Director of Orthopedics. “This acknowledgment is a great reminder of our physicians and staff's hard work and dedication. I want to sincerely thank Dr. Noyes, Dr.Hasan, and Dr. Almasri for their commitment to advancing patient care and consistently striving for excellence. Being acknowledged in the top 5% of hospitals and surgeons in the United States for pioneering research in orthopedic care is a tremendous honor. We are proud to work with such an exceptional team."

The All-Star surgeons honored at Mercy Health—Cincinnati include:

· Frank R. Noyes, MD - Hip & Knee – Top 3%

· Samer S. Hasan, MD - Orthopedic – Top 3%

· Mahmound Almasri, MD - Hip & Knee – Top 5%

To determine the award winners, Avant-garde Health examined the quantity and quality of research by surgeons and hospitals. The study methodology can be reviewed here, as well as the key findings from the study.

"We are proud to honor Mercy Healy—Cincinnati in our inaugural list of Orthopedic Research All-Stars for 2024.", said Derek Haas, CEO of Avant-garde Health. "Through extraordinary work in healthcare research, Mercy Health—Cincinnati is helping to set new standards for patient care, affirming that investments in medical research directly translate into better patient outcomes."

This is the inaugural launch of the Healthcare Research All-Stars Awards. The full study results can be reviewed here.

About Mercy Health—Cincinnati Mercy Health - Cincinnati is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH), one of the 20 largest health systems in the United States and the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the country. The ministry’s quality, compassionate care is provided by more than 60,000 associates serving communities in Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, and throughout Ireland. Mercy Health – Cincinnati has served Greater Cincinnati for over 160 years and provides an integrated network of leading physicians, compassionate caregivers, comprehensive services, and exceptional care at more than 180 regional locations. The Mercy Health – Cincinnati care network includes five award-winning hospitals, senior living communities, primary care and specialty physician practices, outpatient centers, fitness centers, and various outreach programs. Mercy Health - Cincinnati hospitals have earned national Truven Health Analytics’ 100 Top Hospitals honors more than all other Cincinnati hospitals combined, placing them among the best hospitals in the nation. Truven has also named Mercy Health - Cincinnati as one of the nation’s Top 15 health systems six times, more than any other health system in Cincinnati. In 2023, BSMH provided more than 600 million dollars in community benefits across five states, ensuring that cost is not a barrier to health care for our patients in need. In addition to charity care, BSMH invests in community benefit programs that address chronic illness, affordable housing, access to healthy food, education, wellness programs, transportation, workforce development, and other social determinants of health that directly affect the communities we serve. The Mission of Bon Secours Mercy Health is to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of its communities and bringing good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying, and underserved.