Here are three highlights:
1. Hospitals receiving the designation must show expertise in cervical and lumbar fusion, cervical laminectomy and lumbar laminectomy/discectomy procedures.
2. The centers must show their spine procedures yield reduced patient complications and hospital readmissions.
3. Through the Blue Distinction Specialty Care Program, BCBS aims to limit the burden on patients for finding quality healthcare options.
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