Why You Should Research Hospital Quality

Healthcare is a matter of life and death. Some hospitals have significantly higher mortality rates, infection rates or post-surgical problems than others. More than your doctor is involved in how well you will do following major surgery.

Some hospitals have better outcomes than other hospitals. Some hospitals have more experience doing specific procedures, and usually have better results than others with less experience. We can help you find out how hospitals in your area compare to each other, and you can use this information when trying to find a hospital to make informed decisions about your healthcare. We think this could be one of the most important decisions you will make. It may save your life, or the life of someone you love.

These are some events in your life that present the opportunity to assess your healthcare choices.....

Are you facing major surgery?

Your doctor may have admitting privileges to more than one hospital. Which hospital would you choose? It's a FACT that the more you know and the more you are involved in your medical care the better you will do. We believe everyone should understand the quality of the healthcare offered by the hospitals in their area, and that people should make decisions about healthcare with this in mind.

The care we receive at various hospitals can vary a great deal. You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to make the best decisions when you are trying to research and find a hospital. We can help.

Choosing a Health Plan?

When you ask your health plan how you can find a hospital they participate in, they may provide a selection of hospitals you can go to. Which hospital on the list is the best for you? Which hospital has the most experience with the procedures you might have? Which hospital has the lowest infection rate? What plan offers the best quality of hospitals to choose from?

What are the services of the hospitals in the new plan and how do they compare to other hospitals in the area?

What doctors are in the plan and where do they practice? What are the doctor’s backgrounds? Are there any criminal or disciplinary actions against them?

It's a FACT the more you know and the more you are involved in your medical care the better you will do. We believe everyone should understand the quality of the healthcare offered by providers in their area.

Are you going on vacation?

If are going on vacation and someone in your family has a medical condition, you should find a hospital and a doctor in the area before you go. If you have a medical emergency which hospital should you go to? How will you find a hospital?

The reality is that the care we receive at various hospitals can be quite different. You must be proactive and advocate for the best care possible for you, your family and loved ones. We can help.

Working Far From Home?

If you are working away from home and have a medical emergency what hospital in the area offers the best care?

If you need to find a specialist while you are away from home, how will you find one? We can help.

Are You Going Away to College?

If your son or daughter is off to college, what hospitals are in the area and what hospital is the best? What doctor will they use if they need one? We provide you the tools to learn more about doctors and hospitals, and to compare them to each other.

Good healthcare is the responsibility of everyone. Take advantage of the free doctor and hospital information that we offer.