The hospital that’s best for one type of care may not be best for another. Fortunately, quality data is becoming easier for consumers to find. Start with the quality websites listed on the Learn More page. Key quality measures include:

• Level of experience (how frequently the hospital performs the procedure you need).
• Complications rate among patients with your condition.
• Average length of stay among patients with your condition.
• Safety ratings (does the hospital follow proven steps for improving safety and quality, such as having all prescriptions ordered electronically instead of hand-written).
• Other quality credentials, such as whether the hospital complies with The Leapfrog Group, Wisconsin Hospitals Accountable for Quality and other organizations.
• Use of latest technology.