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Virginia Health Information, working under contract to the Virginia Department of Health has collaborated with hospitals, doctors, health insurers, and others to make information reports on the cost and quality of health care available to the public. 'Virginia Health Information' is a resource for patients and consumers looking to learn about and compare options on everything from obstetrical services, to heart care, to pricing information on commonly performed medical procedures. Virginians can use VHI information to make informed health care purchasing decisions and as the basis for an informed conversation with their health care providers.
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Compare the prices that insurance companies pay for 31 health care services like MRIs in doctors' offices, emergency departments, outpatient & inpatient settings. Learn about the service & choose wisely. |
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Having a baby? Learn about OB programs doctors' qualifications & compare them on rates of cesarean delivery, episiotomy, length of stay, hospital charges & location. | |
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1 in 8 hospital stays are for cardiac care. Compare hospitals on death & 30-day readmission rates. Learn about heart attack prevention & warning signs. |  |
The differences among nursing facilities, assisted living, home health & other care are described. Learn how to choose the care you need & compare prices. Includes links to quality information, government programs & more. | |
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1 million Virginians are in HMOs. They need pricing, quality & satisfaction information to choose the best HMO for their needs. Find it here. |  |
All hospitals are not equal. The services they offer, experience in specialties, cost & quality vary. This guide lets you know what's important & how to find it. | |
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See the latest consumer ratings of Virginia hospitals. Would they recommend this hospital? Compare hospitals on 10 measures covering comfort, communication and overall care. |  |
Employers & insurance companies use VHI's Industry Report rankings to choose hospitals & nursing facilities. Banks use it to make loans. You can find the most efficient providers with this report. |