You can research services and value among Louisiana hospitals with these informational resources.

Louisiana Hospital Inform^*

• Source on hospital pricing and quality is offered by the Louisiana Hospital Association
• Features include overall hospital profiles, pricing for inpatient and outpatient services and a quality assessment

Hosptial Compare^**

• A tool from Medicare that provides information about a facility's quality of care based on patient sureys
• Allows you to see specific information and ratings based on certain medical conditions or surgical procedures

Blue Distinction Centers^SM

• Several Louisiana hospitals have been designated Blue Distinction Centers by Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
• Each Center’s structures, processes and care outcomes have been rigorously evaluated and found to meet high standards of quality
• Our BlueCard members also have access to rare and complex cancer Blue Distinction Centers in other states.

*Louisiana Hospital Inform is owned by the Louisiana Hospital Association, an independent nonprofit organization.
**Hospital Compare is a service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.