UNDERSTANDING THE DATA

Below you will find information to help you understand the data presented on this site.


About the Quality Data

The quality data presented on OregonHospitalGuide.org is collected from CMS Hospital Compare.
 

About the Quality Ratings

OregonHospitalGuide.org's search includes ratings for best patient experience in Oregon hospitals. These ratings include:

Ratings Key:  OregonHospitalGuide.org’s rating system is determined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) star ratings system methodology. To find out more about star ratings for Patient Experience, go to http://www.hcahpsonline.org/StarRatings.aspx

Ratings for other quality measures will be added over time.


Be sure to also sort the performance of Oregon hospitals by measure, including heart attack care, emergency room service, and patient experience.