The Pocono Health System Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care recently received a 4-star rating, the highest in the region, from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, placing Pocono Health System Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care above both state and national averages in CMS' first- ever patient experience of care star ratings.

"This recent recognition from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is a true indication of not only the level of quality care integrated throughout Pocono Health System, but how strongly we value our mission and vision throughout the continuum of care," said Dr. William Cors, vice president and chief medical officer of Pocono Medical Center. The Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey evaluates patient experience with home health agencies.