Healthgrades
Healthgrades
Healthgrades (/ˈhɛlθgreɪdz/) is an American company that provides information about physicians, hospitals, and health care providers. It was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Etymology
The term "Healthgrades" is a combination of the words "health" and "grades", indicating the company's mission to grade and provide information on the quality of healthcare providers.
Overview
Healthgrades is a leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. It provides users with the necessary tools to make informed decisions about their healthcare and to choose the right healthcare provider for their specific needs. The company's database includes information on over 3 million U.S. healthcare providers.
Services
Healthgrades offers a variety of services, including:
- Physician Finder: This tool allows users to search for physicians by specialty, location, and insurance accepted.
- Hospital Quality Ratings: Healthgrades provides ratings for nearly every hospital in the United States, based on patient outcomes, patient safety, and patient experience.
- Appointment Scheduling: Users can schedule appointments with healthcare providers directly through the Healthgrades website.
- Health Content: The site offers health-related content, including articles, videos, and interactive tools.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Healthgrades
- Wikipedia's article - Healthgrades
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