Changwon hospitals receive top medical quality ratings

Two major medical institutions in Changwon, South Korea, have received top-tier ratings in recent healthcare quality evaluations.

Changwon Hanmaeum Hospital earned a grade 1 rating from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service for both tuberculosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management. The hospital achieved 100% in several key diagnostic indicators for tuberculosis. In the COPD evaluation, the hospital scored 91.5 points, exceeding both the national average and the average for similar medical institutions.

Samsung Changwon Hospital received a grade 1 rating in the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s 2026 medical quality evaluation. The hospital ranked in the top 10% for patient safety, medical quality, public interest, and delivery systems. It also secured a grade 1 in the education and training category and a grade 2 in research and development.