California Health Care Quality Report

We all know how important it is to have quality healthcare, and this information may help you be more informed about making your healthcare choices in California.

California's Office of the Patient Advocate (OPA) released it's annual report card on health care quality. There you can see how your Health Plans (HMO & PPO), Doctors and Medical Groups, Long-Term Care and Hospitals rate on care. HMO ratings are based on meeting national standards of care and how their members rate their HMO. You can also compare the ratings for asthma care, diabetes care, heart care, maternity care & more. HMOs receive from 1 to 4 stars. To view the Medical Group Ratings you select your county and it gives you list of medical groups with their ratings.

If you wish to compare hospitals in your area, go to calhospitalcompare.org and type your county, city, or zip code. You can then check up to 5 hospitals and select compare.