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August 11, 2025

Exergen’s Temporal Artery Thermometer is in Use at 98% of the Hospitals Named America’s Best Hospitals by Healthgrades 

Watertown, Mass, August 11, 2025 – Healthgrades, the site Americans turn to when searching for a doctor or hospital has released their list of the nation’s top-performing facilities for delivering consistently exceptional outcomes across the board, providing patients with a demonstrably higher chance of a positive care experience. Of note 98% of these hospitals use Exergen’s Temporal Artery Thermometers. The complete list can be found here. 250 Best  

“Exergen congratulates the distinguished hospitals named to Healthgrades’ America’s Best Hospitals list for 2025 facilities that consistently deliver superior outcomes and exceptional patient care,” said Dr. Francesco Pompei, CEO and founder of Exergen Corporation. “We are honored that 98% of these top-performing hospitals trust Exergen’s Temporal Artery Thermometers. Our mission has always been to equip healthcare professionals with fast, non-invasive, and clinically accurate tools that support outstanding care whilst providing improved patient outcomes.” 

Key features of Exergen’s Temporal Artery Thermometers include:         

  • Clinically Accurate: The TAT-5000S captures the highest temperature in the temporal artery with a rapid rate of 1000 measurements per second.  
  • Patient Safety and Comfort: The non-invasive design ensures a gentle swipe across the forehead for accurate readings.  
  • Swiftness: Accurate temperature measurements are obtained within a mere 2-3 seconds.  
  • Affordability: Providing advanced technology at an economical value, with total cost of ownership much less than competitive thermometers. There is no need for additional caps, therefore recurring costs.  
  • Connected: The TAT-5000S Connected Model integrates with EHR systems for greater efficiency.  
  • Durability and Ease of Maintenance: Highly robust construction with easy cleaning features. Protective caps are not essential (offered if cross-contamination prevention protocols necessitate the use of caps).  
  • Clinical Studies: Supported by over 100 peer-reviewed clinical studies, validating the underlying technology.  
  • Warranty: Certain professional models come with a Lifetime Warranty.   
  • Approved: TAT-5000S series has been approved by both the FDA and CE.   

The TAT-2000 is a durable professional lite thermometer that expedites temperature measurements by doctors and nurses in small clinics and school systems, enhancing healthcare productivity. Backed by a 7-year warranty, it is a testament to Exergen’s commitment to quality and reliability.  

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About Healthgrades 

Healthgrades is committed to giving consumers the confidence they need to make meaningful healthcare decisions by providing them with transparent, actionable information. In accordance with their mission Healthgrades analyzes clinical outcomes data for nearly every hospital in the country on an annual basis. Their analysis is based on 45+ million Medicare medical claims at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide for the most recent three-year period available. Hospitals cannot opt in or opt out, nor can they submit their own data. Healthgrades rates hospitals across 31 conditions and procedure groups, such as heart attack and total knee replacement. 

About Exergen   

Exergen Corporation, the leader in non-invasive temperature measurement technologies for industrial and medical applications, delivers non-invasive temperature meters with higher accuracy, lower costs, less process control, and higher reliability than previously possible. Known in both healthcare and consumer markets for its award-winning arterial thermometer, Exergen was founded by MIT and Harvard – educated and Harvard researcher Dr. Francesco Pompei, who holds more than 100 patents supporting Exergen products. Exergen Corporation is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States.  

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