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"I ask my wife daily, ‘What was your [blood sugar] number this morning? What was your number this evening? How are you feeling?’ I think it gives her peace of mind knowing that she’s not out there all by herself with this condition."

‒ Larry
spouse and partner

Did You Know?

Chronic diseases account for 75% of the United States’ $2 trillion-a-year health care costs.

Because Quality Matters

Below are links to government Web Sites that report on the care delivered by Greater Cleveland health care organizations.

Ohio Hospital Compare

http://ohiohospitalcompare.ohio.gov

Ohio law requires the state health department to inform consumers about hospital quality. Hospitals provide the 2008 data in this report, which  duplicates some information available on the federal Hospital Compare Web site.

It also includes dozens of measures, including hospital-acquired infections and other measures of patient safety, that are not available elsewhere.

Nursing Home Compare

http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare

Quality information about every nursing home in the country that accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The site covers only skilled nursing facilities and not other long-term care choices, such as community-based services, home care or assisted living,

The LeapFrog Group Hospital Compare


http://www.leapfroggroup.org/cp

Search the Leapfrog hospital information by zip code, city or state.  View each hospital’s progress in implementing the Leapfrog-recommended quality and safety practices.

 

County Health Rankings


www.countyhealthrankings.org

Where we live matters. The health of a community depends on many factors, including the quality of health care, individual behavior, education, jobs and the environment. Check the health of the county in which you live.

HealthCare.gov


http://www.healthcare.gov/compare

One visit to this web site allows you to search throughout the country for quality data on:

► Hospitals

► Nursing Homes

► Dialysis Facilities