The Christ Hospital Joint & Spine Center

The Christ Hospital Partnering with Mazak to Offer Employees Joint Replacements and Surgeries

The Christ Hospital Designated as Center of Excellence (COE) for Total Hip and Knee Replacements

Cincinnati (Feb.  10, 2016) – Mazak Corp., a global leader in machine tool manufacturing that operates its U.S. headquarters in Greater Cincinnati, has chosen The Christ Hospital Health Network as a Center of Excellence for its employees' joint replacement surgery.
Employees of Mazak, which operates a major manufacturing facility in Florence, Ky., now have the option of selecting The Christ Hospital for total hip and knee replacements and having the cost of the surgery fully covered under the agreement between the parties.
“We are honored to welcome Mazak to the list of nationally known and respected employers to take advantage of the exceptional healthcare offered through our Center of Excellence program. Our Joint & Spine Center has become a destination for those individuals seeking the best in musculoskeletal care, both locally and nationally,” said Joint & Spine Center Executive Director Herb Calliouet.
 
Mazak employees will be guided through the joint and spine care process by a nurse navigator who will help them choose a physician, provide information about the procedures, and offer seamless medical care from diagnosis to recovery.

Based in Japan, Mazak operates 10 factories worldwide and has more than 7,000 employees. Mazak’s North American Headquarters is located in Florence, Ky. The company has approximately 1,000 employees in the United States.

"At Mazak, we know that increased  quality, efficiency and productivity are critical for success," said Michael Vogt,  vice president of human resources & general affairs at Mazak. "Those are the same standards we found for our Center of Excellence at The Christ Hospital, where the healthcare professionals are using the latest techniques and innovative methods to deliver exceptional care to our employees."

The Christ Hospital has transformed orthopaedic care in the region with the development of The Christ Hospital Joint & Spine Center. The Joint & Spine Center opened in fall 2015 and is located adjacent to the main hospital campus in Mt. Auburn. The Joint & Spine Center features 87 private inpatient rooms, 12 operating rooms, physical, occupational and speech therapy services, interventional pain management services, advanced imaging services, electrodiagnostics, and conference and education facilities.

The Christ Hospital Joint Care Center of Excellence has established a record of excellent joint replacement outcomes. Patients receive the most advanced, integrated care, from non-operative to inpatient and outpatient surgical intervention, and rehabilitation. Specialized nursing and physical therapy staff, plus innovative technology, allow surgeons to perform the most effective and minimally invasive procedures.

 "Providing the best outcomes and an exceptional patient experience in an affordable way is key," said Tim Cappel, The Christ Hospital’s Executive Director of Population Health Management. "Employers seeking effective cost containment strategies recognize the value of the fixed and competitive price The Center of Excellence charges for the procedure. Through these and other innovative approaches, The Christ Hospital Health Network is transforming the way our patients receive care."

The Center of Excellence program allows employers to contract directly with The Christ Hospital for specific procedures at a fixed price. The Christ Hospital Health Network is emerging as a national leader in designing, implementing and managing bundled medical services through Center of Excellence agreements.   Last year, General Electric, one of the world’s largest companies and a major regional employer, announced that its employees could choose the Center for Excellence for hip and joint replacements. The Christ Hospital is currently in discussions with other large national and local employers with self-funded health plans about establishing Center for Excellence partnerships.

About The Christ Hospital Health Network: The Christ Hospital Health Network is an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn with five ambulatory centers and 181 neighborhood offices conveniently located throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. Its mission is to improve the health of the community and to create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes, affordable care and the finest experiences. Led by the region’s Most Preferred Hospital (National Research Corporation) for 20 consecutive years, the network is dedicated to transforming care by delivering integrated, individualized healthcare and wellness services through its comprehensive physician network and advanced specialty service. The Christ Hospital is among only 6% of hospitals in the nation to be awarded Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and among the top 5% of hospitals in the country for patient satisfaction. For more than 125 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to all those it serves.