Compare Hospital Value of Care
Palmetto Health Baptist vs. Lexington Medical Center
Compare Medicare spending per beneficiary
Learn and compare hospital value of care and payment of care at Palmetto Health Baptist in Columbia, South Carolina and Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina
| Quality Measure | Palmetto Health Baptist TAYLOR AT MARION ST COLUMBIA, SC | Lexington Medical Center 2720 SUNSET BLVD WEST COLUMBIA, SC |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare Spending per Beneficiary Medicare Spending per Beneficiary Medicare spending per beneficiary performance rate. | 1.01 compared to the national rate of 0.98 | 0.98 compared to the national rate of 0.98 |
Compare Payment of Care
| Quality Measure | Palmetto Health Baptist TAYLOR AT MARION ST COLUMBIA, SC | Lexington Medical Center 2720 SUNSET BLVD WEST COLUMBIA, SC |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack Payments Heart Attack Payments Payment for heart attack patients. | $21,305 No Different than the National Average Payment | $22,020 No Different than the National Average Payment |
| Heart Failure Payments Heart Failure Payments Payment for heart failure (HF) patients. | $15,501 No Different than the National Average Payment | $15,075 No Different than the National Average Payment |
| Pneumonia Payments Pneumonia Payments Payment for pneumonia (PN) patients. | $14,290 No Different than the National Average Payment | $14,407 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 | Palmetto Health Baptist TAYLOR AT MARION ST COLUMBIA, SC | Lexington Medical Center 2720 SUNSET BLVD WEST COLUMBIA, SC |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack Payments Heart Attack Payments Payment for heart attack patients. | Average mortality and average payment | Average mortality and average payment |
| Heart Failure Payments Heart Failure Payments Payment for heart failure (HF) patients. | Average mortality and average payment | Worse mortality and average payment |
| Pneumonia Payments Pneumonia Payments Payment for pneumonia (PN) patients. | Average mortality and average 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.