TriStar Centennial Earns Blue Distinction Centers Designation for Cardiac Care
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has recognized TriStar Centennial Medical Center with a Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated providers that show expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with input from the medical community and leading accreditation and quality organizations.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA),[1] cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally and is expected to claim more than 23.6 million lives annually by 2030. Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care seek to empower patients with the knowledge and tools to find quality cardiac care. To receive a Blue Distinction Centers designation, hospitals must demonstrate expertise in delivering safe and effective cardiac care, focusing on cardiac valve surgery, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) episodes of care.
“We are thrilled to once again receive this designation that shows our dedication to providing high-quality cardiac care,” said Scott Cihak, CEO of TriStar Centennial Medical Center. “Our cardiac team is committed to providing the latest treatments and procedures while ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients.”
Hospitals recognized with this designation are assessed using a combination of quality information supplied by hospitals and third party data registries, and cost measures derived from Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies’ medical claims.
“This designation affirms TriStar Centennial’s commitment to quality,” said Dr. Andrea Willis, chief medical officer for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. “It also offers peace of mind to BlueCross members considering options for medical care, so we congratulate TriStar Centennial on this recognition.”
Since 2006, the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program has helped patients find quality specialty care in the areas of bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiac care, cellular immunotherapy, fertility care, gene therapy, knee and hip replacements, maternity care, spine surgery, and transplants, while encouraging health care professionals to improve the care they deliver. Research shows that compared to other providers, those designated as Blue Distinction Centers demonstrate better quality and improved outcomes for patients.
For more information about the program and for a complete listing of the designated providers, visit www.bcbs.com/bluedistinction.
