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As of November 3, 2009 Rhode Island Hospital and The Mariam Hospital have been designated as Blue Distinction Centers for Knee and Hip Replacement and Spine Surgery.
Blue Distinction® is a designation awarded by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality healthcare. The designation is based on rigorous, evidence-based, objective selection criteria established in collaboration with expert physicians' and medical organizations' recommendations. Its goal is to help consumers find quality specialty care on a consistent basis, while enabling and encouraging healthcare professionals to improve the overall quality and delivery of care nationwide.
For more Information:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Distinction Centers
- Blue Distinction Centers for Knee and Hip Replacement
- Blue Distinction Centers for Spine Surgery
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