HealthGrades
Site: www.HealthGrades.com
Founded in 1999
Analysis based on Medicare, and inpatient hospital discharge data
HealthGrades allows employers and consumers to research hospitals and physicians in NH (and nationwide), based on mortality/survival rates for selected common procedures. The results are presented side-by-side for comparison between hospital facilities. Other reports, available for a fee, include hospital reports that provide detail about clinical excellence, patient safety and even a comprehensive report about 9 major care health care areas. Physician reports include contact information, national and specialty benchmark measures and reports of any misconduct.
Value for employers
"Employers, benefits managers, and health plans are increasingly looking to provide quality information to their employees and members as part of the new consumer driven health plans that are designed to help offset double-digit increases in healthcare costs. [HealthGrades] offer the tools to both reduce costs and improve quality, which work hand in hand" (FAQs, accessed on 2-7-07). Through web-based and print products, HealthGrades provides information that employers can use to negotiate with healthcare suppliers and health insurance plans.
HealthGrades also provides advisory services to assist employers in finding cost-saving opportunities while improving the quality of care for their beneficiaries or clients.
For more information about the value of HealthGrades for employers, go to the HealthGrades for Employers.
