Thanks in part to Dr. Lateef’s innovative vision, RUSH has continued to advance in quality, safety and overall performance rankings, including the following:
A five-star rating, the highest possible, from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Twice earning top spots on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll
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No. 16 in the U.S. and No. 56 in the world in Newsweek’s rankings
“A” grades from The Leapfrog Group
No. 2 in the nation in quality and accountability from Vizient, Inc.; No. 1 in 2019; and within the top five for eight consecutive years.
“This is a pivotal time in the history of the organization, and in the world,” said Dr. Omar Lateef. “We have great opportunities ahead of us to make positive change happen in our communities, in our patients’ lives and in the way we care for one another. But it will not be without challenges. I have no doubt that together as a system, we will continue to set the bar high and overcome those challenges. I humbly thank Dr. Krishnan for his extraordinary insights and leadership these last three years, and I am grateful he will continue to share his expertise with me and the RUSH Board.”
Dr. Lateef’s tenure with RUSH began with a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at RUSH University Medical Center in 2005. Prior to leading the Medical Center, he served as its chief medical officer.
Learn more about Dr. Omar Lateef’s achievements here.
Dr. Krishnan built a strong foundation, bolstered academic focus
In May 2019, Dr. Krishnan stepped up to serve as CEO of RUSH, delivering strong leadership and an unwavering commitment to RUSH during a critical time in the organization’s history. His flagship accomplishments include significant service line expansion and increased multidisciplinary clinical collaboration.
During his tenure, Dr. Krishnan played a pivotal role in the advancement of RUSH University’s medical education curriculum and restructured RUSH’s innovation and technology strategy to forge partnerships that expand access to RUSH’s quality care. Among Dr. Krishnan’s successes is the reinvigoration of RUSH Health, an innovative health care model that brings together private practice, employed physicians and other hospitals to become an engine of future growth for RUSH.
Several additional ventures to expand access established during Dr. Krishnan’s tenure are the following:
Our alliance with Select Medical extends our ability to care for patients with longer-term critical illness and those who need inpatient rehabilitation and physical therapy.
