Blue Cross, Blue Shield Designated Hospitals Decreased C-section Rates, Improved Health of Mothers, Children
The
The Blue Distinction Centers average C-section rate of 23.7 percent surpasses the Healthy People 2020 federal goal to reduce C-section rates for first-time, low-risk mothers in the
In order to qualify for a
"We are fortunate to have so many hospitals in our service area with the
In addition to higher complications for babies and mothers, C-sections that are not medically necessary also add cost to the health care system. For commercially insured
Nearly four million babies are born in the
Since 2006, the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program has recognized hospitals for delivering quality specialty care safely and effectively based on objective measures developed with input from the medical community. It has helped patients find quality providers for their specialty care needs in the areas of bariatric surgery, cardiac care, cancer care, knee and hip replacements, spine surgery and transplants. Research shows that, compared to other facilities, those designated as Blue Distinction Centers demonstrate better quality and improved outcomes for patients. On average, Blue Distinction Centers+ are also 20 percent more cost-efficient than non-Blue Distinction Center+ designated health care facilities.
For more information about the program, and to see a complete list of facilities designated as Blue Distinction Centers and Blue Distinction Centers+ for Maternity Care, please visit www.bcbs.com/bluedistinction.
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