Questions to Ask Before Choosing A Hospital
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Does my physician or the physician who is performing the procedure practice at that hospital? |
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Does the hospital offer that procedure or service? |
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Does the hospital accept my health insurance plan? |
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Will I have out-of-pocket costs for the hospital stay? |
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Does the hospital have a discount policy for patients without insurance? |
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Is the hospital conveniently located? |
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Is the hospital accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body, such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations or the American Osteopathic Association? |
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Does the hospital participate in the various publicly available quality measures? |
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Other resources that may help you select a hospital follow. Links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not necessarily imply any official endorsement of or responsibility for the opinions, ideas, data or products presented.
View the AARP 20 ways to identify the local hospital that's best for you.
A Guide for People with Medicare: Choosing a Hospital
Download a comprehensive document with information on choosing a hospital for Medicare beneficiaries.
Joint Commission: Making Better Health Care Choices
Learn more about how to choose a hospital from information on types of hospitals and questions to ask.
