Compare Hospital Value of Care
North Georgia Medical Center vs. Fannin Regional Hospital
Compare Medicare spending per beneficiary
Learn and compare hospital value of care and payment of care at North Georgia Medical Center in Ellijay, Georgia and Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge, Georgia
| Quality Measure | North Georgia Medical Center 1362 SOUTH MAIN STREET ELLIJAY, GA | Fannin Regional Hospital 2855 OLD HIGHWAY 5 NORTH BLUE RIDGE, GA |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare Spending per Beneficiary Medicare Spending per Beneficiary Medicare spending per beneficiary performance rate. | 0.88 compared to the national rate of 0.98 | 0.93 compared to the national rate of 0.98 |
Compare Payment of Care
| Quality Measure | North Georgia Medical Center 1362 SOUTH MAIN STREET ELLIJAY, GA | Fannin Regional Hospital 2855 OLD HIGHWAY 5 NORTH BLUE RIDGE, GA |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack Payments Heart Attack Payments Payment for heart attack patients. | Not Available Number of Cases Too Small | Not Available Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart Failure Payments Heart Failure Payments Payment for heart failure (HF) patients. | $13,288 Less than the National Average Payment | $13,247 Less than the National Average Payment |
| Pneumonia Payments Pneumonia Payments Payment for pneumonia (PN) patients. | $13,589 No Different than the National Average Payment | $12,526 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 | North Georgia Medical Center 1362 SOUTH MAIN STREET ELLIJAY, GA | Fannin Regional Hospital 2855 OLD HIGHWAY 5 NORTH BLUE RIDGE, GA |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack Payments Heart Attack Payments Payment for heart attack patients. | Not Available | Not Available |
| Heart Failure Payments Heart Failure Payments Payment for heart failure (HF) patients. | Average mortality and lower payment | Average mortality and lower 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.