Compare Hospital Value of Care
Waldo County General Hospital vs. St Joseph Hospital
Compare Medicare spending per beneficiary
Learn and compare hospital value of care and payment of care at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast, Maine and St Joseph Hospital in Bangor, Maine
| Quality Measure | St Joseph Hospital 360 BROADWAY BANGOR, ME | |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare Spending per Beneficiary Medicare Spending per Beneficiary Medicare spending per beneficiary performance rate. | 0.96 compared to the national rate of 0.98 | Not Available |
Compare Payment of Care
| Quality Measure | Waldo County General Hospital PO BOX 287 BELFAST, ME | St Joseph Hospital 360 BROADWAY BANGOR, ME |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack Payments Heart Attack Payments Payment for heart attack patients. | $21,654 No Different than the National Average Payment | $20,386 No Different than the National Average Payment |
| Heart Failure Payments Heart Failure Payments Payment for heart failure (HF) patients. | $15,343 No Different than the National Average Payment | $13,810 Less than the National Average Payment |
| Pneumonia Payments Pneumonia Payments Payment for pneumonia (PN) patients. | $14,918 No Different than the National Average Payment | $13,265 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 | Waldo County General Hospital PO BOX 287 BELFAST, ME | St Joseph Hospital 360 BROADWAY BANGOR, ME |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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.