CCH Ranks in Top 10 Nationally in Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates

Central Carolina Hospital has received national recognition for having one of the lowest breast cancer screening recall rates in the nation.

The hospital was listed as #10 in the country in the April 9 edition of Becker’s Hospital Review, with a recall rate of only 1.5 percent, compared to a national average of 9 percent. CCH was the only hospital in North Carolina listed in the Top 10 rankings.

The Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) uses hospital claims data to measure how often imaging tests are performed when they are potentially not medically appropriate to do so. One of those tests is “additional breast cancer screening within 45 days of an initial mammogram.”

“This rating reflects our hospital’s continuous commitment to delivering high quality care while also being good stewards of healthcare resources,” said Dave Santoemma, Chief Executive Officer of Central Carolina Hospital.

“Starting from the person scheduling these appointments,” said Travis Henderson, MD, Vice Chief of Staff and radiologist at CCH,“ to the team registering patients for their exam, the skilled mammographers acquiring high-quality images, and the patients who return year after year, entrusting us to provide these important exams, this number reflects our dedication to quality, consistency, and the strong relationships we have with each patient we care for.”

“The direct benefit to the patient is the elimination of time and dollars spent on unnecessary follow-up imaging, by staying focused on the best course of care for each individual,” Dr. Henderson added.

“Congratulations to the Imaging Center staff for achieving these outstanding national results,” said Montie Scott, Director of Imaging. “We are proud of our team’s dedication to quality care and look forward to continuing to serve our community."

PHOTO CAPTION: Shown left to right are Montie Scott, Director of Imaging; Barbara Crisco, Mammographer; Tracy Troyer, Mammographer; Travis Henderson, MD; Donna Schoolcraft, Breast Center Registrar; Kim Cagle, Mammographer; and Dave Santoemma, CEO.