Compare Hospital Value of Care
Massachusetts General Hospital vs. Tufts Medical Center
Compare Medicare spending per beneficiary
Learn and compare hospital value of care and payment of care at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts and Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts
Quality Measure | Massachusetts General Hospital 55 FRUIT STREET BOSTON, MA | Tufts Medical Center 800 WASHINGTON STREET BOSTON, MA |
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Medicare Spending per Beneficiary Medicare Spending per Beneficiary Medicare spending per beneficiary performance rate. | 1.03 compared to the national rate of 0.98 | 1.03 compared to the national rate of 0.98 |
Compare Payment of Care
Quality Measure | Massachusetts General Hospital 55 FRUIT STREET BOSTON, MA | Tufts Medical Center 800 WASHINGTON STREET BOSTON, MA |
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Heart Attack Payments Heart Attack Payments Payment for heart attack patients. | $24,460 Greater than the National Average Payment | $23,848 Greater than the National Average Payment |
Heart Failure Payments Heart Failure Payments Payment for heart failure (HF) patients. | $15,452 No Different than the National Average Payment | $16,696 Greater than the National Average Payment |
Pneumonia Payments Pneumonia Payments Payment for pneumonia (PN) patients. | $14,791 No Different than the National Average Payment | $15,958 Greater 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 | Massachusetts General Hospital 55 FRUIT STREET BOSTON, MA | Tufts Medical Center 800 WASHINGTON STREET BOSTON, MA |
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Heart Attack Payments Heart Attack Payments Payment for heart attack patients. | Average mortality and higher payment | Average mortality and higher payment |
Heart Failure Payments Heart Failure Payments Payment for heart failure (HF) patients. | Better mortality and average payment | Better mortality and higher payment |
Pneumonia Payments Pneumonia Payments Payment for pneumonia (PN) patients. | Better mortality and average payment | Better mortality and higher 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.