Emory University Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.9% | 44 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.8% | 62 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.4% | 418 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 12.6% | 333 | Better |
| COPD | 7.5% | 62 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.7% | 278 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2% | 46 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.4% | 1,786 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.42% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Emory University Hospital a Good Hospital?
Emory University Hospital has a trust score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Atlanta, GA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services. It performs better than the national average in heart failure, pneumonia, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Atlanta
#2
Rank in city
9
Hospitals
70 vs 54
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emory University Hospital a good hospital?
Emory University Hospital is an acute care hospital in Atlanta, GA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 70/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Emory University Hospital located?
Emory University Hospital is located at 1364 Clifton Road, Ne, Atlanta, GA 30322. Phone: (404) 686-8500.
What is the star rating for Emory University Hospital?
Emory University Hospital has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Emory University Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Emory University Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 232 patients/yr | $86,861 | $28,468 | 67% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 191 patients/yr | $55,739 | $18,419 | 67% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 93 patients/yr | $72,243 | $24,801 | 66% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 92 patients/yr | $74,433 | $23,988 | 68% less |
KIDNEY TRANSPLANT 83 patients/yr | $173,380 | $38,683 | 78% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH CC 80 patients/yr | $38,104 | $13,919 | 63% less |
OTHER CIRCULATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 76 patients/yr | $77,253 | $31,329 | 59% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 74 patients/yr | $88,849 | $26,688 | 70% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 69 patients/yr | $50,541 | $17,939 | 65% less |
SPINAL FUSION EXCEPT CERVICAL WITHOUT MCC 66 patients/yr | $98,603 | $39,022 | 60% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- De Kalb
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 110010