Provider & Facility Search Resources (Not Related to Pricing)

Magnet Accreditation

• Recognizes hospitals for nursing excellence and the role of nurses in leading healthcare improvements.

• Indicates quality nursing staff, ongoing education, and superior patient care.

• Find a Magnet Organization

Leapfrog Group

• Advocates transparency in healthcare by collecting, analyzing, and sharing data.

• Provides metrics on readmissions, patient safety, healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs), and overall quality of care.

• Leapfrog Hospital & Surgery Center Ratings

Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval

• Awarded based on on-site inspections and thorough evaluations of hospitals’ performance in safety, quality of care, and HAIs.

• Joint Commission Quality Check

HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems)

• Patient satisfaction surveys completed post-discharge to measure patient experience.

• Medicare Care Compare

Surgeon & Physician Ratings

• Based on patient reviews and experiences:

  • RateMDs – General Surgeons

  • Healthgrades – Find a Doctor or Hospital