Designated facilities demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results, according to BCBS Association.
To be considered, healthcare facilities must provide inpatient, postoperative and outpatient follow-up care and patient education.
The Knoxville, Tenn.-based hospital also achieved the distinction for its cardiac, bariatrics and maternity lines.
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