U-M Frankel Cardiovascular Center earns Blue Distinction Center+ for Cardiac Care designation.
The University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center has been named one of the state’s best heart hospitals by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has designated the U-M as Blue Distinction® Centers+ for Cardiac Care, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated health care facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety and better health outcomes.
To receive a Blue Distinction Center+ for Cardiac Care designation, a hospital must demonstrate its expertise in delivering safe and effective cardiac care, focusing on cardiac valve surgery, coronary artery bypass graft and percutaneous coronary interventions episodes. A hospital must also have earned national accreditation.
In addition to meeting established quality thresholds, these hospitals must also demonstrate better cost efficiency compared to their peers.
“The Blue Distinction Center+ designation lets our members know where they can go in Michigan to receive high-quality, cost-effective care that meets robust clinical standards,” said David Share, M.D., M.P.H., senior vice president, Value Partnerships, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Website: http://www.umcvc.org