In July, U.S. News and World Report recognized St. Vincent's cardiac program as one of the best in the nation, for the second year in a row. In October, the National Research Corporation reported that Central Indiana health consumers chose St. Vincent cardiac program also was recognized as one of the best in the nation in a separate NRC study, the first time specialties were recognized. Vincent learned of the 100 Top Hospitals designation on Monday.
Hospitals recognized in the study are more efficient.
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