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	Measures Based on Standards of Care [What is this?] Back to Top
	Surgical Care These measures show how well hospitals are following standards of care for patients having surgery. These standards are based on medical research that has shown how hospitals can reduce the risk of wound infection after surgery by making sure patients get the right medicines at the right time on the day of their surgery. Learn more about surgical care and why these measures are important.
	Heart Attack or Chest Pain These measures show how well hospitals are following standards of care known to get the best results for patients with heart attack (or with chest pain that suggests a possible heart attack). These standards are based on medical research. Learn more about heart attack and chest pain care and why these measures are important.
	Pneumonia These measures show how well hospitals are following standards of care for patients with pneumonia. These standards are based on medical research that shows which types of treatment work best for pneumonia. Learn more about pneumonia care and why these measures are important.
	Heart Failure These measures show how well hospitals are following standards of care for patients with heart failure (weakening of the heart). These standards are based on medical research that shows which types of treatment work best for heart failure. Learn more about heart failure care and why these measures are important.
	Complications and Death [What is this?] Back to Top
	Appropriate Use of Medical Imaging (tests like Mammograms, MRIs, CT scans) [What is this?] Back to Top
	These measures tell how well hospitals are following standards for the safe and appropriate use of medical imaging tests for outpatients. These standards are based on medical research. Learn more about appropriate use of medical imaging tests and why these measures are important.
	Survey of Patients’ Hospital Experiences [What is this?] Back to Top
	HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) is a national survey that asks patients about their experiences during a recent hospital stay. Use the results shown here to compare hospitals based on ten important hospital quality topics. Learn more about the survey results.