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Centers of Excellence
Blue Distinction Specialty Care Program
If you’re facing a serious medical procedure, it’s important to have it performed by experienced Blue Distinction
providers who deliver patients better results when compared to other facilities. How can you choose the right one?
Look for the Blue Distinction Center designation of quality and the Blue Distinction Center+ designation of quality
and efficiency.
Overall, patients treated at Blue Distinction Centers have better outcomes, few complications and readmissions, and
higher survival rates, which can help lower the total cost of care. That means you’ll likely pay less out of your own
pocket!
Blue Distinction Center designated
specialties include:
• Bariatric surgery
• Cancer care Example of Potential Cost Differences
• Cardiac care Knee and Hip Replacement
• Cellular immunotherapy-CAR-T • Cost at Blue Distinction Center+ $21,033
• Fertility care • Cost at Blue Distinction Center $34,296
• Gene therapy-ocular disorders • Cost at Non Blue Distinction Center $49,236
• Knee and hip replacement
• Maternity care
• Spine surgery
• Substance use treatment and recovery
• Transplants
To find a Blue Distinction Center call 800-241-5704 or use the Provider Search tool at
www.highmarkbcbs.com and look for the Blue Distinction logos.
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