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04/22/09
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana has named Methodist Hospital a Blue Distinction CenterSM for Cardiac Care.
Blue Distinction is a nationwide program that creates an unprecedented level of health care transparency for consumers and providers. Driven by quality, collaboration and affordability, Blue Distinction strengthens consumer engagement and provider partnerships through new specialty centers which offer the best practices and standards of care in bariatric surgery, cardiac care and transplant services.
"We are honored to receive this distinction for our expert cardiac care," said Mary Baker, MSN, MBA, Clarian Cardiovascular administrator. "Clarian Health and Methodist Hospital are committed to providing compassionate, high quality care, while identifying effective strategies and using evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes. Not only does this distinction recognize our achievements in cardiac care, but speaks well to the experience and dedication of our cardiovascular team."
The process used to select Blue Distinction CentersSM is based on clinical data supplied by hospitals. Each facility's structure processes and care outcomes are rigorously evaluated. The criteria for designation include nationally endorsed quality measures, developed in collaboration with medical experts and professional organizations.
"Blue Distinction puts a high value on research and evidenced-based health and medical information," said David Lee, M.D., vice president of health care management for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana. "We are committed to working with doctors and hospitals across the state who demonstrate quality patient care."
The criteria for becoming a Blue Distinction CenterSM for Cardiac Care include:
About Clarian Health -- Clarian Health is an Indiana-based, private, non-profit organization offering a broad base of tertiary services, specialized pediatric care and a Level 1 Trauma Center. Clarian is Indiana's most comprehensive health center and one of the busiest hospital systems in the nation. Clarian owns or is affiliated with 18 hospitals and health centers throughout Indiana, including Methodist and Indiana University Hospitals, Riley Hospital for Children, Clarian West Medical Center and Clarian North Medical Center. Clarian Health is also affiliated with the Indiana University School of Medicine, the nation's second largest medical center and a national leader in medical education and research. Clarian Health operates the Methodist Hospital, Indiana University Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children campuses as a single hospital under Indiana law.
About Methodist Hospital -- Methodist Hospital, a part of Clarian Health, is one of only two adult regional Level 1 Trauma centers in Indiana, has 696-staffed beds and is one of the largest teaching hospitals in the nation. Methodist Hospital specializes in numerous treatment areas, including adult cardiovascular services provided in the Clarian Cardiovascular Center. Methodist physicians and staff performed the first open-heart surgery in Indiana in 1965, as well as the first heart transplant performed at a private hospital in the U.S. in 1982. The hospital is also considered a neurosurgery center of excellence, as well as an expert in organ transplantation, urology, neurosciences, orthopedics and pediatrics. Methodist Hospital also staffs the LifeLine ground and air transports, and houses the Indiana Poison Center. In 2004, Clarian became Indiana's first magnet hospital system. Clarian Health operates Methodist Hospital, Indiana University Hospital and the Riley Hospital for Children campuses as a single hospital under Indiana law.
About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield -- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ® ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana is available at www.anthem.com.
Content Modified on: 05/06/2009 14:45:12
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