In a national list of Blue Distinction® Centers for Spine Surgery, Riverside Medical Center was designated as Blue Distinction® Center+ by Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Riverside Medical Center is also designated as Blue Distinction® Center+ for Cardiac Care, Knee and Hip Replacement, and Maternity Care.
According to Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Distinction® Centers+ recognize healthcare facilities that deliver more affordable care in addition to quality care, treatment expertise, and better overall patient results.
"We’re proud to have our four programs recognized as Blue Distinction® Center+," said Phil Kambic, President and CEO of Riverside Healthcare. "These prestigious designations reflect our unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across all of Riverside’s services."
The Riverside Orthopedic & Spine Center, at 100 Riverside Drive in Bourbonnais, cares for a full range of conditions affecting the hips, knees, spine, shoulders, upper extremities, and ankles.
“It’s a true honor to have our Spine Surgery program recognized on a national level,” said Dr. Juan Jimenez, neurosurgeon at Riverside Healthcare. “I’m proud of the exceptional care our team provides each day, helping patients live healthier, more comfortable lives.”
Blue Distinction® Centers were developed for patients and doctors to have better informed discussions about finding the right provider for the specific procedure needed. Blue Distinction® Center for Spine Surgery recognizes facilities that perform spine surgery safely, effectively, and cost-efficiently. To keep pace with the changing market designations, the Spine Surgery program will now be available to both hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASC).
The Blue Distinction® Center program was developed with input from the medical community and evaluates providers on their ability to deliver high-quality and safe specialty care based on criteria that directly impact patient results – e.g., surgical team expertise and a history of better outcomes for patients.
Blue Distinction® Centers+ not only meet the same quality criteria as Blue Distinction® Centers, but they also go a step further. Providers receiving a Blue Distinction® Center+ designation are also measured on how efficiently they deliver this high-quality patient care.
To see a list of the specific selection criteria used to evaluate providers for the Blue Distinction® Centers for Spine Surgery recognition, please visit www.bcbs.com/bluedistinction.