Milton S Hershey Medical Center
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 | 4.2% | 47 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.5% | 131 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.3% | 456 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12% | 247 | Better |
| COPD | 8.7% | 127 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.1% | 394 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.1% | 86 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.6% | 2,019 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.87% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Milton S Hershey Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Milton S Hershey Medical Center has a trust score of 72/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Hershey, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Milton S Hershey Medical Center a good hospital?
Milton S Hershey Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Hershey, PA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 72/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Milton S Hershey Medical Center located?
Milton S Hershey Medical Center is located at 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033. Phone: (717) 531-8521.
What is the star rating for Milton S Hershey Medical Center?
Milton S Hershey Medical Center 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 Milton S Hershey Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Milton S Hershey Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 263 patients/yr | $100,785 | $22,924 | 77% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 198 patients/yr | $59,804 | $14,594 | 76% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 103 patients/yr | $61,665 | $13,942 | 77% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 90 patients/yr | $71,330 | $18,038 | 75% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 84 patients/yr | $60,804 | $14,472 | 76% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 75 patients/yr | $41,019 | $10,417 | 75% less |
MAJOR SMALL AND LARGE BOWEL PROCEDURES WITH CC 63 patients/yr | $103,363 | $26,020 | 75% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 62 patients/yr | $109,826 | $20,936 | 81% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 60 patients/yr | $106,446 | $26,365 | 75% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 59 patients/yr | $214,102 | $48,815 | 77% 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
- Dauphin
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 390256