Lower Bucks Hospital Celebrates 10 Years of Corazon Accreditation

Recognition reflects a decade of commitment to cardiovascular quality, patient outcomes, and continuous improvement

Bristol, PA (November 09, 2026) - Lower Bucks Hospital has been recognized for achieving 10 Years Accredited through Corazon, marking a decade of commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and excellence in cardiovascular care.

The recognition was presented during Corazon's recent Annual Conference. It honors healthcare organizations that have maintained accreditation over an extended period while demonstrating sustained dedication to clinical excellence, operational performance, patient safety, and positive outcomes.

"Achieving 10 years of accreditation is a significant accomplishment and a reflection of the dedication of our physicians, clinical teams, leadership, and staff," said Michael Motte, CEO of Lower Bucks Hospital. "This milestone demonstrates our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality cardiovascular care and improving the patient experience. Maintaining accreditation requires teamwork, accountability, and a continued focus on meeting rigorous standards. We are proud of this recognition and grateful to everyone who has contributed to this achievement."

For ten consecutive years, Lower Bucks Hospital has met Corazon's rigorous standards for cardiovascular program quality, leadership engagement, operational performance, clinical outcomes, and patient-centered care. The accreditation process evaluates an organization's ability to maintain high standards while identifying opportunities for continued growth and improvement.

"Maintaining accreditation for a decade is a remarkable accomplishment that speaks to an organization's dedication to excellence," said Ross Swanson, President of Corazon. "For more than ten years, Lower Bucks Hospital has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to quality, patient outcomes, and continuous advancement. We are proud to recognize this milestone and congratulate the physicians, leaders, and staff whose efforts have made this achievement possible."

The 10-year accreditation milestone reflects the hospital's collaborative approach to cardiovascular care and its commitment to providing patients throughout Lower Bucks County and surrounding communities with access to high-quality services close to home.

Through ongoing program evaluation, clinical collaboration, staff education, and performance improvement initiatives, Lower Bucks Hospital continues to strengthen its cardiovascular services and support better outcomes for the patients and families it serves.

"This recognition is not only a celebration of the past decade; it also represents our responsibility to continue advancing cardiovascular care in the years ahead," Motte added. "Our team remains focused on innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care for every patient who entrusts us with their health."

For more information about Lower Bucks Hospital, visit LowerBucksHosp.org. For more information about cardiovascular accreditation through Corazon, visit https://corazoninc.com/

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About Lower Bucks Hospital: Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees. As part of Prime Healthcare, headquartered in Ontario, California, Lower Bucks Hospital is focused on becoming one of the leaders in technology.

About Prime Healthcare and the Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 55 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 15 states, providing over 3.0 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 60,000 employees and physicians. Twenty-one of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more about Prime Healthcare, visit: www.primehealthcare.com. To learn more about Prime Healthcare Foundation, visit: www.primehealthcarefoundation.org or visit https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Prime-Healthcare_FACTS_04-14-2026.pdf

About Corazon, LLC: Corazon is the national leader in program development for the Heart, Vascular, Neuroscience, Spine, Orthopedic, and Surgical service lines, offering a full continuum of Consulting, Recruitment, Interim Management, Accreditation, and Peer Review. We provide the strategic, clinical, operational, market, and financial expertise necessary to develop a truly outstanding specialty program. For more information, visit www.corazoninc.com.

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