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Free hospital quality research for every Medicare-certified hospital in the U.S. Star ratings, safety, patient experience, mortality, readmissions — all from official federal health data. No account required.
What we check
15 quality checks on every hospital.
All data comes from official federal health programs — the same data available on Medicare.gov. We surface it clearly so you can make informed decisions.
Overall Star Rating
Federal 1–5 star overall quality score.
Patient Experience
HCAHPS survey: communication, responsiveness, cleanliness.
Safety of Care
Infection rates and surgical complications vs. national average.
Mortality Rate
30-day death rates for heart attack, stroke, pneumonia, and more.
Readmission Rate
How often patients return within 30 days.
Effectiveness of Care
Evidence-based practices: antibiotics, sepsis, blood clots.
Timeliness of Care
ER wait times, treatment speed, and discharge efficiency.
Imaging Efficiency
Appropriate vs. excessive use of CT and MRI scans.
Mortality Detail
Which specific conditions have better or worse outcomes.
Safety Detail
Breakdown of individual safety measures vs. national average.
Readmission Detail
Which conditions drive readmissions above or below average.
Emergency Services
Whether a 24/7 emergency department is on-site.
Birthing Friendly
Federal designation for high-quality maternity care.
Hospital Type
Acute care, critical access, specialty, or rehabilitation.
Ownership
Government, non-profit, or for-profit — provided for context.
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