Healthgrades, a leading marketplace that connects patients and providers, recently announced that LincolnHealth Miles Campus and Hospital received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the third straight year.

“Hospitals that receive this award are among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for providing an exceptional patient experience. We commend these organizations for their long-standing commitment to providing top quality care,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Healthgrades’ Chief Medical Officer.

Healthgrades analyzed Patient Experience Surveys to identify hospital characteristics that lead to better patient satisfaction. Of the 417 hospitals chosen nationwide, seven are from Maine. Of those, just LincolnHealth and one other hospital have earned the distinction for three successive years.

“One of our core values as a health system in being patient-centered,” said LincolnHealth President Cindy Wade. “Our focus on putting our patients at the heart of all we do supports the patient experience. I’m proud of our care team for achieving this recognition for a third consecutive year.”