CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- Florida Medical Center has been honored with three United Premium^® Specialty Center designations for 2007 to 2009. 

These designations mean the hospital has met rigorous quality criteria based on nationally recognized medical standards and expert advice. Florida Medical Center earned accolades in cardiovascular surgery, electrophysiology and interventional cardiology.

"We are pleased that Florida Medical Center has been honored by UnitedHealthcare for the high quality of care it provides," said Marsha Powers, senior vice president, operations, Tenet's Florida region. "Our physicians and staff strive every day for medical excellence and these designations are evidence of their achievement."

The UnitedHealth Premium Specialty Center designation program identifies surgical spine, total joint replacement and cardiac  facilities that meet specific criteria and recognizes them for their commitment to quality health care.  The program measures the facility's breadth of care, staff experience and availability of emergency care. 

Designations are based on detailed information about:  programmatic structure, patient care, processes and clinical outcomes that are submitted by the hospital to UnitedHealthcare.

Nationwide, 34 Tenet Healthcare facilities received UnitedHealth Premium designations, 22 for surgical spine and total joint replacement and 75 for cardiovascular surgery, electrophysiology and interventional cardiology.

Tenet Healthcare Corporation, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals and related health care services.  Tenet's hospitals aim to provide the best possible care to every patient who comes through their doors, with a clear focus on quality and service.