Compare Hospital Value of Care
Forrest General Hospital vs. South Central Reg Med Ctr
Compare Medicare spending per beneficiary
Learn and compare hospital value of care and payment of care at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and South Central Reg Med Ctr in Laurel, Mississippi
| Quality Measure | Forrest General Hospital 6051 US HIGHWAY 49 HATTIESBURG, MS | South Central Reg Med Ctr 1220 JEFFERSON ST BOX 607 LAUREL, MS |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare Spending per Beneficiary Medicare Spending per Beneficiary Medicare spending per beneficiary performance rate. | 1.00 compared to the national rate of 0.98 | 0.92 compared to the national rate of 0.98 |
Compare Payment of Care
| Quality Measure | Forrest General Hospital 6051 US HIGHWAY 49 HATTIESBURG, MS | South Central Reg Med Ctr 1220 JEFFERSON ST BOX 607 LAUREL, MS |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack Payments Heart Attack Payments Payment for heart attack patients. | $24,087 Greater than the National Average Payment | $20,902 No Different than the National Average Payment |
| Heart Failure Payments Heart Failure Payments Payment for heart failure (HF) patients. | $17,034 Greater than the National Average Payment | $13,415 Less than the National Average Payment |
| Pneumonia Payments Pneumonia Payments Payment for pneumonia (PN) patients. | $15,452 Greater than the National Average Payment | $12,424 Less than the National Average Payment |
The payment measures add up all payments made to treat medical conditions starting the day the patient is hospitalized and continuing for the next 30 days. Patients admitted for a medical condition like a heart attack, heart failure, or pneumonia might need different tests, treatments, and services. The payment measures include payments made to the hospital, doctors, nurses, hospices and patient co-payments made during this time.
Compare Value of Care
| Quality Measure | Forrest General Hospital 6051 US HIGHWAY 49 HATTIESBURG, MS | South Central Reg Med Ctr 1220 JEFFERSON ST BOX 607 LAUREL, MS |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack Payments Heart Attack Payments Payment for heart attack patients. | Average mortality and higher payment | Average mortality and average payment |
| Heart Failure Payments Heart Failure Payments Payment for heart failure (HF) patients. | Average mortality and higher payment | Average mortality and lower payment |
| Pneumonia Payments Pneumonia Payments Payment for pneumonia (PN) patients. | Average mortality and higher payment | Worse mortality and lower payment |
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As medical treatment costs are so expensive finding a hospital that provides the best value of care is often a high priority for individuals. The Hospital Compare program provides information on treatment costs and value in relation to the success of treatment, so that you can select the hospital that provides best care possible for your budget.