The Topeka, Kan.-based hospital was recognized through the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
The program honors centers that provide quality outcomes for patients, based on a set of objective measures.
Designated facilities are typically 20 percent more cost-effective per episode of care compared to other centers, according to BCBS.
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