Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Ind., was awarded the Blue Distinction for Spine Surgery and Total Hip and Knee Surgery designation, according to Clearwater Tribune.
Here are four highlights:
1. Blue Distinction is a national designation awarded by Blue Cross Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality healthcare.
2. To earn this designation, SJRMC was evaluated based on objective, evidence-based selection criteria for quality and efficiency.
3. The goal of Blue Distinction is to identify medical facilities that deliver better overall quality and medical outcomes for a specific area of specialty care, helping patients and doctors to make more informed hospital choices.
4. SJRMC is the only center in the region with this designation.