Compare Hospital Value of Care
Lancaster General Hospital vs. Ephrata Community Hospital
Compare Medicare spending per beneficiary
Learn and compare hospital value of care and payment of care at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Ephrata Community Hospital in Ephrata, Pennsylvania
| Quality Measure | Lancaster General Hospital 555 NORTH DUKE STREET LANCASTER, PA | Ephrata Community Hospital 169 MARTIN AVENUE EPHRATA, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare Spending per Beneficiary Medicare Spending per Beneficiary Medicare spending per beneficiary performance rate. | 0.97 compared to the national rate of 0.98 | 1.00 compared to the national rate of 0.98 |
Compare Payment of Care
| Quality Measure | Lancaster General Hospital 555 NORTH DUKE STREET LANCASTER, PA | Ephrata Community Hospital 169 MARTIN AVENUE EPHRATA, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack Payments Heart Attack Payments Payment for heart attack patients. | $22,965 Greater than the National Average Payment | $23,397 No Different than the National Average Payment |
| Heart Failure Payments Heart Failure Payments Payment for heart failure (HF) patients. | $16,435 Greater than the National Average Payment | $16,347 No Different than the National Average Payment |
| Pneumonia Payments Pneumonia Payments Payment for pneumonia (PN) patients. | $15,326 Greater than the National Average Payment | $14,346 No Different 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 | Lancaster General Hospital 555 NORTH DUKE STREET LANCASTER, PA | Ephrata Community Hospital 169 MARTIN AVENUE EPHRATA, PA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 average payment |
| Pneumonia Payments Pneumonia Payments Payment for pneumonia (PN) patients. | Average mortality and higher payment | Average mortality and average 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.