Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 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 | 3.2% | 28 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.6% | 43 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.8% | 121 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.1% | 292 | Avg |
| COPD | 9% | 85 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.4% | 50 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5.2% | 485 | Worse |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.94% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital a Good Hospital?
Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital has a trust score of 48/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Athens, TX, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital a good hospital?
Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital is an acute care hospital in Athens, TX with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 48/100.
Where is Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital located?
Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital is located at 2000 South Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751. Phone: (903) 676-1000.
What is the star rating for Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital?
Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 119 patients/yr | $96,590 | $14,229 | 85% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 76 patients/yr | $80,204 | $10,255 | 87% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 43 patients/yr | $80,782 | $12,069 | 85% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 41 patients/yr | $50,645 | $9,388 | 81% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 37 patients/yr | $63,701 | $8,476 | 87% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 35 patients/yr | $43,244 | $6,874 | 84% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 32 patients/yr | $64,935 | $10,273 | 84% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 28 patients/yr | $47,263 | $7,097 | 85% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 27 patients/yr | $47,565 | $7,025 | 85% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 26 patients/yr | $93,166 | $12,220 | 87% 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
- Proprietary
- County
- Henderson
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 450389