The comparison measurements below –called "quality indicators" – have been chosen by Federal and state agencies and other organizations as measurements of high quality medical care for certain conditions representing some of the most common and costly conditions that hospitals treat. They measure whether important, recommended medical treatments are given to achieve the best results for patients.

Hospital Quality Indicators:

• Treatment of heart attack
• Treatment of heart failure
• Pneumonia

Medical Group Quality Indicators:
See how our medical groups compare in:

• Childhood immunizations
• Cervical cancer screening
• Breast cancer screening
• Asthma management
• Diabetes screening
• Managing cholesterol/LDL
• Patient Satisfaction

Why we chose these measurements
We have featured these particular quality indicators because they are considered accepted measurements by respected authorities on health care quality. In addition, they allow us to compare our performance against state and national averages.

You may see these indicators on other health care Web sites, as we work together to consistently measure the care we provide to patients.

Hospital/Medical Group Specific Results
To find performance for a specific Sutter Hospital or Sutter medical group in your community, please see our section on Third Party Reports - www.sutterhealth.org