Compare Hospital Value of Care
Virginia Gay Hospital vs. Covenant Medical Center
Compare Medicare spending per beneficiary
Learn and compare hospital value of care and payment of care at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton, Iowa and Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, Iowa
| Quality Measure | Covenant Medical Center 3421 WEST NINTH STREET WATERLOO, IA | |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare Spending per Beneficiary Medicare Spending per Beneficiary Medicare spending per beneficiary performance rate. | 0.97 compared to the national rate of 0.98 | Not Available |
Compare Payment of Care
| Quality Measure | Virginia Gay Hospital 502 NORTH 9TH AVENUE VINTON, IA | Covenant Medical Center 3421 WEST NINTH STREET WATERLOO, IA |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack Payments Heart Attack Payments Payment for heart attack patients. | Not Available Number of Cases Too Small | $23,073 No Different than the National Average Payment |
| Heart Failure Payments Heart Failure Payments Payment for heart failure (HF) patients. | Not Available Number of Cases Too Small | $15,551 No Different than the National Average Payment |
| Pneumonia Payments Pneumonia Payments Payment for pneumonia (PN) patients. | $15,941 No Different than the National Average Payment | $15,028 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 | Virginia Gay Hospital 502 NORTH 9TH AVENUE VINTON, IA | Covenant Medical Center 3421 WEST NINTH STREET WATERLOO, IA |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack Payments Heart Attack Payments Payment for heart attack patients. | Not Available | Average mortality and average payment |
| Heart Failure Payments Heart Failure Payments Payment for heart failure (HF) patients. | Not Available | Average 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.