Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota with a Blue Distinction® Center (BDC) for Knee and Hip Replacement designation.
The program identifies medical centers that demonstrate expertise in patient safety and deliver better health outcomes. Quality assessments are based on objective measures developed from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s (BCBSA) partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
This designation is a testament to the rigorous standards met by JRMC. Designated knee and hip replacement facilities deliver high-quality care, with an average of 21% fewer readmissions and 21% fewer complications within 90 days after knee and hip replacement surgery.
Patients treated at designated facilities benefit from the expertise and advanced practices that lead to improved recovery times and reduced complications, making a significant difference in their overall health journey. At JRMC, many knee replacement procedures are performed on a same-day basis, allowing eligible patients to return home the day of surgery.
“This recognition from Blue Cross Blue Shield is a powerful endorsement of the exceptional care JRMC delivers to our joint replacement patients,” said JRMC President and CEO Mike Delfs. “It affirms that the quality of care at JRMC matches that of the nation’s leading orthopedic centers.”
For patients in Jamestown and surrounding communities, this means having access to nationally recognized joint replacement care — without having to travel far from home.
By meeting the stringent criteria, JRMC not only highlights its commitment to high-quality healthcare but also commits to remaining at the forefront of advancements in knee and hip replacements.
About Blue Distinction Centers
Blue Distinction Centers (BDC) met overall quality measures, developed with input from the medical community. A Local Blue Plan may require additional criteria for providers located in its own service area; for details, contact your Local Blue Plan. Blue Distinction Centers+ (BDC+) also met cost measures that address consumers’ need for affordable healthcare. Each provider’s cost of care is evaluated during data from its Local Blue Plan. Providers in CA, ID, NY, PA, and WA may lie in two Local Blue Plans’ areas, resulting in two evaluations for cost of care; and their own Local Blue Plans decide whether one or both cost of care evaluations must meet BDC+ national criteria. National criteria for BDC and BDC+ are displayed on bcbcs.com. Individual outcomes may vary. For details on a provider’s in-network status or your own policy coverage, contact your Local Blue Plan and ask your provider before making an appointment. Neither Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association nor any Blue Plans are responsible for noncovered charges or other losses or damages resulting from Blue Distinction or other provider finder information or care received from Blue Distinction or other providers.
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