Hospitals

Questions to Ask Before Choosing A Hospital

Question	Yes	No
Does my physician or the physician who is performing the procedure practice at that hospital?
Does the hospital offer that procedure or service?
Does the hospital accept my health insurance plan?
Will I have out-of-pocket costs for the hospital stay?
Does the hospital have a discount policy for patients without insurance?
Is the hospital conveniently located?
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?
Does the hospital participate in the various publicly available quality measures?