Designation Recognizes High Performing Hospitals for Quality and Efficiency
BlueShield of Northeastern New York today announced that three area hospitals- Ellis, Saratoga, and St. Peter's- have been named Blue Distinction Centers. Ellis Medicine and Saratoga Hospital were both recognized for quality in Knee and Hip Replacement and Saratoga Hospital was additionally recognized for quality in Spine Surgery. St. Peter's Hospital was named a Blue Distinction Center+ with recognition for excellence in Knee and Hip Replacement. These hospitals are the only local facilities to receive designations for these services.
BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York today announced that all Buffalo area Catholic Health hospitals have been named Blue Distinction Centers+. Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, and Sisters of Charity Hospital, Main Street Campus, were all recognized for excellence in Spine Surgery and Knee and Hip Replacement. Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus was recognized for quality in Knee and Hip Replacement. These hospitals are the only local facilities to receive designations for these services.
The Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care® program recognizes hospitals across the country that have a proven track record for delivering better results – including fewer complications and readmissions – than hospitals without these recognitions. Blue Distinction Centers+ meet the same quality criteria as Blue Distinction Centers, but are further recognized for their expertise and efficiency in delivering high quality care that is more affordable for patients.