Specialty Healthcare Highlighted at Alabama Hospitals

Specialty Healthcare Highlighted
at Alabama Hospitals
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Blue Distinction
Center Program
®
Blue Distinction® Center is a designation given by
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama to healthcare
facilities that have demonstrated expertise in the delivery
of cost efficient and quality specialty healthcare in
Alabama. Developed by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Association, this designation relies on objective, rigorous,
nationally consistent clinical quality measures and
affordability criteria. The goal of the Blue Distinction
Center program is to help consumers find healthcare
facilities that have demonstrated quality (e.g., fewer
medical complications, fewer readmissions, patient
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safety and higher survival rates) and cost of care value in
the delivery of specialty care.
At the core of the Blue Distinction Center program,
facilities are recognized for their distinguished care in
the areas of bariatric surgery, cardiac care, complex and
rare cancers, knee and hip replacement, spine surgery
or transplants. The Blue Distinction Center program
includes two designations: one that indicates a focus on
quality (Blue Distinction Centers) and one that indicates
a focus on quality in addition to cost efficiency in the
delivery of specialty care (Blue Distinction Centers+).
The Blue Distinction Centers
in Alabama recognized for their
expertise in delivering specialty
care safely and effectively are:
Blue Distinction Centers
for Rare Cancer
u University of Alabama Hospital
Blue Distinction Centers
for Cardiac Care
u Springhill Medical Center
The Blue Distinction Centers+
in Alabama recognized for their
expertise in delivering specialty
care safely, effectively and
cost-efficiently are:
Blue Distinction Centers+ for
Bariatric Surgery
u Crestwood Medical Center
u Huntsville Hospital
u Mobile Infirmary
u St. Vincent’s East
u Trinity Medical Center
u Princeton Baptist
Blue Distinction Centers+ for
Knee and Hip Replacement
u Baptist Medical Center South
u Brookwood Medical Center
u Crestwood Medical Center
u Cullman Regional
Medical Center
u East Alabama Medical Center
u Flowers Hospital
u Helen Keller Hospital
u Huntsville Hospital
u Mobile Infirmary
u Northeast Alabama
Regional Medical Center
u Providence Hospital
u Springhill Medical Center
u St. Vincent’s Birmingham
u Thomas Hospital
u Trinity Medical Center
u University of Alabama Hospital
Blue Distinction Centers+
for Spine Surgery
u Brookwood Hospital
u Crestwood Medical Center
u Flowers Hospital
u Mobile Infirmary
u Providence Hospital
u Southeast Alabama
Medical Center
u St. Vincent’s Hospital
Birmingham
u University of Alabama
Birmingham
Blue Distinction Centers+
for Cardiac Surgery
u Brookwood Medical Center
u DCH Regional
u Eliza Coffee Memorial
u Flowers Hospital
u Huntsville Hospital
u Princeton Baptist
u Shelby Baptist
u St. Vincent’s Hospital
Birmingham
u St. Vincent’s East
Blue Distinction Centers+
for Transplant
u University of Alabama
Birmingham
Blue Distinction® Centers met overall quality measures for patient safety and outcomes, developed with input from the medical community.
Blue Distinction Centers+ also met cost measures that address consumers’ need for affordable healthcare. Individual outcomes may vary. National
criteria are displayed at www.bcbs.com. A Local Blue Plan may require additional criteria for facilities located in its own service area. To find
out which services and providers (including hospital-based physicians) are covered under your policy, or to learn about Local Blue Plan criteria,
contact your Local Blue Plan; and contact your provider before making an appointment to verify its current Network and Blue Distinction Centers
status. Each hospital’s Cost Index is calculated separately, based on data from its Local Blue Plan. Hospitals in portions of CA, ID, NY, PA, and WA
may lie in areas served by two Local Blue Plans, resulting in two Cost Index figures; and their own Local Blue Plans decide whether all hospitals
in these areas must meet Blue Distinction Centers+ national criteria for one or both Cost Index figures. Neither Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Association nor any Blue Plans are responsible for damages, losses, or non-covered charges resulting from Blue Distinction or other provider
finder information or care received from Blue Distinction or other providers. To find out more, contact your Local Blue Plan.
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Infirmary Health
Infirmary Health Ranked
Best in Alabama for
Bariatric, Knee and
Hip and Spine Surgery
Treating more than 800,000
patients annually, Infirmary Health
offers the most advanced technology,
comprehensive treatment and
highest quality of care along the Gulf
Coast. Delivering clinical excellence
in specialty care, two of Infirmary
Health’s hospitals, Mobile Infirmary
and Thomas Hospital, are recognized
by Blue Cross and Blue Shield
of Alabama with Blue Distinctions®
in the areas of bariatric surgery, knee
and hip replacement and
spine surgery.
As a Bariatric Center of Excellence
and the area’s first and most
comprehensive surgical weight loss
program, Mobile Infirmary specializes
in weight loss procedures to help
patients take control of their weight
and their health. Mobile Infirmary’s
Bariatric Center provides pre-operative
and post-operative education; weight
loss seminars; on-staff nutritionists
and exercise therapists; private
rooms with specialized weight loss
equipment for patients; advanced
bariatric surgical technology and
long-term follow-up care.
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Mobile Infirmary
North Baldwin Infirmary
5 Mobile Infirmary Circle Mobile, AL 36607
1815 Hand Avenue Bay Minette, AL 36507
The orthopedics programs at
Mobile Infirmary and Thomas
Hospital have led the way in joint
replacement technology, and help
lead patients into faster recovery
and better outcomes which is one
of the reasons why the programs
are recognized for demonstrating
expertise in knee and hip
replacement.
Additionally, Mobile Infirmary
is one of 310 facilities across the
country as Blue Distinction®
Centers for Spine Surgery. Research
confirms that hospitals designated as
Blue Distinction® Centers for Spine
Surgery have fewer complications
and fewer hospital readmissions
than non-designated hospitals.
Blue Distinction® Centers for Spine
Surgery also deliver care more
efficiently than their peers.
Infirmary Health is committed to
working with doctors and hospitals
across the country to identify leading
institutions that meet quality
standards and deliver better overall
outcomes in patient care.
For more information on Infirmary
Health’s award-winning services,
visit infirmaryhealth/awards.org.
Infirmary Health is composed of
five acute care hospitals, two post-acute
care facilities, three diagnostic centers,
Thomas Hospital
750 Morphy Avenue Fairhope, AL 36532
Atmore Community Hospital
401 Medical Park Dr. Atmore, AL 36502
22 medical clinics and other affiliates,
serving an 11-county area along the
Gulf Coast. Infirmary Health offers
the most advanced technology,
comprehensive treatment, and highest
quality of care to remain the first
choice for healthcare in the region.
infirmaryhealth.org
St. Vincent’s Health System
St. Vincent’s Birmingham and St. Vincent’s East recognized as
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s Blue Distinction® Center
and Blue Distinction® Center+ in several specialties
At St. Vincent’s, we’re dedicated
to providing our patients with
compassionate, quality care. It’s
this commitment that constantly
pushes us to expand and enhance
our services to better serve our patients
each and every day. St. Vincent’s is
honored to be recognized for this
excellence in service as a Blue Cross
and Blue Shield of Alabama Blue
Distinction® Center+ in Cardiac Care
(St. Vincent’s Birmingham & East),
Knee and Hip Replacement
(St. Vincent’s Birmingham), and Spine
Surgery (St. Vincent’s Birmingham); as
well as a Blue Cross and Blue Shield
of Alabama Blue Distinction® Center
in Bariatric Surgery (St. Vincent’s
East). We hold the highest distinction
available in each of these specialties.
These designations are given based
on the following factors: expertise of
the medical team, number of times a
procedure has been performed, and
track-record for procedure results.
While we’re honored to receive these
recognitions, we’re more proud of
what they mean for our patients:
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more experience, more expertise, and
better success rates.
St. Vincent’s East has been recognized
in the areas of Cardiac Care and
Bariatric Surgery. The 328-bed hospital
has been serving the community
since 1946 when it was founded as
East End Memorial Hospital. Over
the years, we’ve built a longstanding
reputation for providing innovative
heart and vascular care and bariatric
surgery, among other services.
St. Vincent’s East offers advanced
cardiovascular care, from the treatment
of chest pain to minimally invasive
surgical procedures, which provide
faster recovery time and fewer
complications. The hospital is a
leader in door-to-balloon time and
a national training center for the
treatment of Peripheral Artery
Disease (PAD) using laser therapy.
In the area of bariatric surgery,
St. Vincent’s East has one of the first
surgical weight loss programs in the
area. The program holds numerous
designations for outstanding services,
including the prestigious Metabolic
and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation
and Quality Improvement Program
(MBSAQIP) Accredited Center –
Comprehensive.
St. Vincent’s Birmingham has been
recognized in the areas of cardiac
care, knee and hip replacement and
spine surgery. Founded in 1898 by
the Daughters of Charity, St. Vincent’s
Birmingham is the city’s oldest
hospital. The hospital brings 116 years
of experience, expertise, and compassion
to our patients’ health needs.
In the area of heart, St. Vincent’s
Birmingham continues to expand
its services to offer the community
the most advanced and least invasive
heart treatments and procedures.
Whether it’s through opening an
Atrial Fibrillation Clinic, the first
Heart Valve Clinic in the state, or
a new hybrid operating room,
St. Vincent’s Birmingham remains on
the cutting-edge of expert heart care.
In the areas of knee and hip
replacement and spine surgery,
St. Vincent’s Birmingham continues
to be a leader in sports medicine,
neurological, and interventional
pain treatment. Our care is provided
through our well-established and
effective clinical pathways and teams
of healthcare professionals to help
you return to your regular routine as
quickly as possible.
Regional Medical Center
who advance our mission and pursue
our vision of remaining the region’s
premier choice for health care.
To address the need for primary care
services in the most rural communities,
we offer several physician offices in
outlying areas. By providing physician
coverage and making specialists
available in offices and clinics in Heflin,
Piedmont, Jacksonville, Oxford,
Roanoke, Anniston and Talladega,
we are bringing quality health care
to you close to home.
The Right Care.
Right Here.
When you are looking for the latest
options in cardiovascular, cancer,
orthopedic, women’s and maternity
care, as well as most major specialties,
look no further. Regional Medical
Center provides top-rated health care
with integrity, skill and compassion.
We offer advanced diagnostic and
treatment services you might expect
to find only in a big city. Plus, our
sophisticated rehabilitation services,
including balance testing and other
advanced programs, help you recover
and return to your life at its fullest.
Regional Medical Center (RMC) has
a long, strong history of serving the
local communities, including not
only the city of Anniston, but also
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residents of Oxford, Jacksonville and
the expanse of Calhoun County and
surrounding areas. With 338 inpatient
beds at Regional Medical Center
(RMC) Anniston, 89 beds at RMC
Jacksonville, and numerous outpatient
facilities and services, RMC is the
provider of choice for over 13,500
inpatients, 57,000 outpatients, nearly
1,400 newborn deliveries and 42,000
emergency room visits each year.
Quality, compassionate care is provided
by more than 1,600 employees, 300
volunteers and 200 physicians in
a full range of specialties.
As a community-based non-profit
organization, we have an unwavering
commitment to high quality care
focused on the needs of each individual
patient. RMC maintains a sharp focus
on attracting and recruiting the right
people — skilled and compassionate
clinical and support staff members
RMC’s Cancer Program is accredited
by the American College of Surgeons’
Commission on Cancer and is an
affiliate in the UAB Cancer Care
Network. RMC is the first
Baby-Friendly hospital in Alabama
and is recognized by Blue Cross
and Blue Shield of Alabama as a
Blue Distinction® Center+ for Knee
and Hip Replacement.
Trust your care to the experts
and expertise at RMC.
It’s the Right Care. Right Here.
RMC Anniston
400 East 10th Street
Anniston, AL 36207
RMC Jacksonville
1701 Pelham Road, South
Jacksonville, AL 36265
www.RMCcares.org
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Huntsville Hospital
on patient-centered, quality-focused
processes which lead to optimum
healthcare outcomes. The
Blue Distinction® Centers in Cardiac
Care, Knee & Hip Replacement and
Bariatric Surgery are examples of
their successful efforts in delivering
quality patient care.
Huntsville Hospital serves as the
regional referral center for North
Alabama and southern Tennessee
and is a teaching facility for UAB’s
Family Practice and Internal
Medicine residency programs. It
is Madison County’s only Primary
Stroke Center and has provided the
region’s premier cardiology services
for almost four decades. Huntsville
Hospital is home to one of three
statewide Level 1 Trauma Centers
and has the largest and busiest
Emergency Department in Alabama.
In recent years under the leadership
of CEO David Spillers, Huntsville
Hospital System has become a
network that includes hospitals in
Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur,
Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield,
Russellville, Haleyville and Winfield.
Huntsville Hospital Health System
is the fifth largest publicly-owned
hospital system in the nation with
more than 2,200 beds and 12,000
employees.
Huntsville Hospital was established
in 1895 and has always been
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owned. A nine-member governing
board, the Health Care Authority of
the City of Huntsville, is appointed
by the Huntsville City Council. All
nine Board members are Certified
Hospital Trustees. The communitybased, not-for-profit hospital is the
second largest hospital in Alabama
with 941 beds and more than 7,500
employees in Madison County.
The economic impact of Huntsville
Hospital on the community exceeds
$1 billion.
The cornerstone at Huntsville
Hospital is the team’s concentration
In addition to being accredited by
The Joint Commission, the hospital
has earned the Heart Failure Gold
Quality Achievement from the
American Heart Association, Get
with the Guidelines for the 5th
consecutive year and was recently
recertified as a Level I Trauma
Center from the Alabama
Department of Public Health.
Huntsville Hospital
101 Sivley Rd SW
Huntsville AL 35801
(256) 265-1000
www. huntsvillehospital.org