Compare Hospital Value of Care
Hilo Medical Center vs. North Hawaii Community Hospital
Compare Medicare spending per beneficiary
Learn and compare hospital value of care and payment of care at Hilo Medical Center in Hilo, Hawaii and North Hawaii Community Hospital in Kamuela, Hawaii
| Quality Measure | Hilo Medical Center 1190 WAIANUENUE AVENUE HILO, HI | North Hawaii Community Hospital 67 1125 MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY KAMUELA, HI |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare Spending per Beneficiary Medicare Spending per Beneficiary Medicare spending per beneficiary performance rate. | 0.91 compared to the national rate of 0.98 | 0.81 compared to the national rate of 0.98 |
Compare Payment of Care
| Quality Measure | Hilo Medical Center 1190 WAIANUENUE AVENUE HILO, HI | North Hawaii Community Hospital 67 1125 MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY KAMUELA, HI |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack Payments Heart Attack Payments Payment for heart attack patients. | $17,343 Less than the National Average Payment | Not Available Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart Failure Payments Heart Failure Payments Payment for heart failure (HF) patients. | $13,157 Less than the National Average Payment | $14,532 No Different than the National Average Payment |
| Pneumonia Payments Pneumonia Payments Payment for pneumonia (PN) patients. | $13,973 No Different than the National Average Payment | $11,804 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 | Hilo Medical Center 1190 WAIANUENUE AVENUE HILO, HI | North Hawaii Community Hospital 67 1125 MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY KAMUELA, HI |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack Payments Heart Attack Payments Payment for heart attack patients. | Average mortality and lower payment | Not Available |
| Heart Failure Payments Heart Failure Payments Payment for heart failure (HF) patients. | Average mortality and lower payment | Average mortality and average payment |
| Pneumonia Payments Pneumonia Payments Payment for pneumonia (PN) patients. | Average mortality and average payment | Average 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.