Where can I find comparative performance data for US Hospitals?
July 5, 2005 10:06 PM Subscribe
Where can I find rankings or ratings of US hospitals?
I want to know how good or bad "Ocean Medical Center" in Brick, NJ is, particulary as it compares to nearby hospitals (I realize it probably varies by specialty or procedure; ideally I'd like the data broken down appropriately). Googling for the hospital name with any kind of descriptive returns junk and press releases from the company that owns the hospital.
I want to know how good or bad "Ocean Medical Center" in Brick, NJ is, particulary as it compares to nearby hospitals (I realize it probably varies by specialty or procedure; ideally I'd like the data broken down appropriately). Googling for the hospital name with any kind of descriptive returns junk and press releases from the company that owns the hospital.
U.S. News has ranked lists for multiple specialties, but I don't see Ocean Medical anywhere within its alphabetical index. It might still be worth a look.
posted by brad! at 11:08 PM on July 5, 2005
posted by brad! at 11:08 PM on July 5, 2005
I'm not sure if they have rankings, but here's a link for Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. On their front page, they have a link called Quality CheckĀ® Check up on your local health care organizations
posted by Doohickie at 5:54 AM on July 6, 2005
posted by Doohickie at 5:54 AM on July 6, 2005
Checkbook magazine has done this nationwide. It'll cost you $20.
posted by Kirth Gerson at 6:09 AM on July 6, 2005
posted by Kirth Gerson at 6:09 AM on July 6, 2005
The federal government collects and posts data on the quality of care delivered at 4,200 hospitals nationwide.
OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER is listed. Follow theappropriate "click boxes" for relevant data.
posted by ericb at 8:33 AM on July 6, 2005
OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER is listed. Follow theappropriate "click boxes" for relevant data.
posted by ericb at 8:33 AM on July 6, 2005
Federal Government "Hospital Compare" proper link.
Also, check out Guide to New Jersey Hospitals - Hospital Comparisons.
posted by ericb at 9:13 AM on July 6, 2005
Also, check out Guide to New Jersey Hospitals - Hospital Comparisons.
posted by ericb at 9:13 AM on July 6, 2005
JCAHO is a good resource. Pronounced "JAY-KO". Hospital Compare is a resource that many people in the healthcare industry use to compare against each other, but is limited and focuses on Medicare (and Medicaid to a lesser extent).
Solucient kinda blows, as these things are measured. You're better off with US News and World Report's rankings, to be honest.
posted by taumeson at 10:05 AM on July 6, 2005
Solucient kinda blows, as these things are measured. You're better off with US News and World Report's rankings, to be honest.
posted by taumeson at 10:05 AM on July 6, 2005
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