Philadelphia – July 15, 2010 ─ For the 17th year, MossRehab, part of the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading rehabilitation facilities in the 2010-2011 U.S. News & World Report magazine survey of “America’s Best Hospitals.”  MossRehab now ranks 10th on a list of just 20 rehabilitation hospitals named as best in their specialty for the most challenging cases and procedures, based on selections by board-certified physicians. MossRehab is the top ranked facility in Pennsylvania.

“We are honored that MossRehab has again been ranked among the top rehabilitation centers in the country, and we are proud to have MossRehab among the top 10 in the nation,” said Alberto Esquenzai, MD, Chief Medical Officer, MossRehab and Chairman, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Albert Einstein Medical Center.  “Our physicians and staff are committed to delivering excellent care, achieving the best outcomes for patients and improving the quality of life for everyone that comes to MossRehab.  The recognition in U.S.News & World Report, based on recommendations submitted by the country’s top physicians, celebrates and reinforces that commitment.”

For this year’s rankings, U.S. News screened 4,852 medical centers overall, examining how well institutions do in complex and demanding situations.  The magazine also ranked hospitals in 16 specialties; only 152 hospitals scored high enough to be ranked in even one of those specialties.  The survey, conducted by RTI International in Triangle Park, N.C., involved a sampling of 200 specialists randomly selected, who were asked to list five hospitals they consider to be the best in their specialty for complex or difficult cases. The figure shown in the rankings is the total percentage of specialists in 2008, 2009, and 2010 who named the hospital.

Because of its comprehensive range of rehabilitative services, a clinical, research and academic team of world-class experts in rehabilitation medicine, and the achievement of superior functional outcomes for patients, MossRehab has earned a global reputation for comprehensive clinical rehabilitation and research programs, with a special focus on medical and cognitive rehabilitation and mobility problems. 

U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Hospitals” is a popular resource for consumers looking for data and rankings for high quality health care across the nation.  For complete survey information, see the magazine’s current “America’s Best Hospitals” issue at www.usnews.com/besthospitals .

MossRehab treats patients with complex physical needs for brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke and musculoskeletal disorders and also provides comprehensive treatment for amputation, orthopaedic and sports-related injuries or conditions; hand trauma, and neurological diseases.  MossRehab offers unparalleled experience, caring and compassionate professionals, and a clinical and research staff that includes some of the world’s foremost experts in rehabilitation medicine. 

MossRehab has two main facilities – MossRehab at Elkins Park at 60 Township Line Road in Elkins Park, Pa., and MossRehab at 1200 West Tabor Road in Philadelphia.  Moss also provides patient care at the Aria Health–Frankford campus in Northeast Philadelphia, Aria Health–Bucks County at Oxford Valley Hospital in Langhorne, Pa., and Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, Pa.  For more information about MossRehab’s programs and services, call 1-800-EINSTEIN or visit www.mossrehab.com .


About Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network is a 1,200 bed integrated delivery network with nearly 7,400 employees serving the communities of Philadelphia and Montgomery County, Penna. The network’s primary location, Albert Einstein Medical Center, is the largest independent academic medical center in the Delaware Valley providing training and education for more than 450 residents and fellows.  The Einstein network also provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services through the Einstein at Elkins Park hospital campus, MossRehab , Belmont Behavioral Health, Einstein at Germantown, Willowcrest (a center for subacute care), outpatient facilities such as Center One and Einstein Neighborhood Healthcare, and a network of over 400 employed primary care physicians and specialists throughout the community. For more information, visit www.einstein.edu or call 1-800-EINSTEIN.

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