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Jupiter Medical Center For more information about Jupiter Medical Center’s

Earns National Recognition award-winning orthopedics care, visit www.jupitermed.
com/services/orthopedics/.
For Orthopedics About Jupiter Medical Center
Rated number one for safety, quality and patient
satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading
Only Hospital In The State Of Florida destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach
Awarded Two Blue Distinction County and across the Treasure Coast region. Recognized
Certifications And Three Gold Seals Of as the region’s only independent, not-for-profit hospital,
Approval From The Joint Commission For patient safety and better health outcomes, based on Jupiter Medical Center offers a comprehensive continuum
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Hip, Knee, Shoulder And Spine Surgery objective measures that were developed with input from of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, expertise
the medical community and leading accreditation and and specialties, including orthopedics and spine care,
Jupiter Medical Center, ranked number one for safety, quality organizations. cancer care, cardiac and vascular care, comprehensive
quality and patient satisfaction in Palm Beach County Jupiter Medical Center takes a coordinated and stroke, obstetrics and maternity care, pediatrics,
and the Treasure Coast region, today announced it has comprehensive approach to orthopedic care, delivered by emergency care as well as diagnostic imaging, screening,
been selected as a Blue Distinction Center+ for total an expert, multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physical testing and urgent care. For more information about
hip and knee replacement, and spine surgery, as well as therapists and other skilled clinicians. The Anderson Jupiter Medical Center, please call (561) 462-8540 or
receiving The Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Family Orthopedic and Spine Center at Jupiter Medical visit www.jupitermed.com.
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Commission for total hip and knee replacement, total Center has long been at the forefront of joint replacement About Joint Commission
shoulder replacement, and spine surgery. Jupiter Medical and spine care, providing innovative and high-quality The mission of The Joint Commission is to continuously
Center is the only hospital in the state of Florida to earn all diagnosis and treatment. improve health care for the public, in collaboration
five highly coveted accreditations, a designation awarded As a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care
by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) Replacement, Jupiter Medical Center is recognized organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing
for delivering exceptional care and results for patients for its expertise in total knee and hip replacement safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.
undergoing these orthopedic surgeries. surgeries, including assessments of patients’ physical Its vision is that all people always experience the safest,
“The orthopedic program at Jupiter Medical Center abilities after surgery, known as “functional outcomes.” highest quality, best-value health care across all settings.
provides world-class care to patients who come from Blue Distinction Centers+ is an additional designation For more information, visit www.jointcommission.org.
all parts of the country to receive the best outcomes recognizing Jupiter Medical Center’s performance on About Blue Cross And Blue Shield Association
possible,” said Dr. Amit Rastogi, president and CEO of measures of cost effectiveness and affordability, such as The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a
Jupiter Medical Center. “It’s an honor to be recognized for lower complication rates and fewer hospital readmissions. national federation of 36 independent, community-
meeting the vigorous criteria for outstanding orthopedic Jupiter Medical Center has also invested in innovative based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield
care set by both the prestigious The Joint Commission technologies that offer less invasive treatment options, companies that collectively provide health care coverage
and the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.” better results and speedier recovery times. The hospital for one in three Americans. BCBSA provides health care
The Joint Commission is the recognized global recently enhanced its total knee replacement capabilities insights through The Health of America Report series and
leader for health care accreditation. The independent, with Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology. The Mako the national BCBS Health Index . For more information
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not-for-profit organization examines a hospital’s quality Robotic-Arm creates a 3-D virtual model of the patient’s on BCBSA and its member companies, please visit BCBS.
achievement in patient care and safety and establishes bone anatomy, allowing medical teams to place implants com. We also encourage you to connect with us on
the most rigorous standards to raise the bar among health virtually, prior to surgery. Once the surgical team is Facebook, check out our videos on YouTube and follow
care providers globally. Furthermore, Blue Distinction satisfied with the virtual model, they can use the Mako us on Twitter.
Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities to proceed with surgery. This allows for more precise About Blue Distinction Centers
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that demonstrate a commitment to delivering high quality bone preparation, less soft tissue injury, and the potential Blue Distinction Centers (BDC) met overall quality
for less pain and a speedier recovery. The Mako is also measures for patient safety and outcomes, developed with
used for partial knee and hip replacements, and total hip input from the medical community. A Local Blue Plan
replacements. may require additional criteria for facilities located in
“Implementing new technologies, such as the Mako its own service area; for details, contact your Local Blue
Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing for knee and hip replacements, is just one example of plan. Blue Distinction Centers+ (BDC+) also met cost
Palm Beach County and is a privately our ongoing efforts to enhance patient care and help our measures that address consumers’ need for affordable
owned and managed company. patients get back to enjoying their lives without pain or health care. Each facility’s cost of care is evaluated
Captain’s is committed to providing mobility limitations,” Dr. Rastogi said. using data from its Local Blue plan. Facilities in Calif.,
dependable, reliable and professional Facilities designated as Blue Distinction Centers Idaho, N.Y., Pa., and Wash. may lie in two Local Blue
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ground transportation to and from all
South Florida Airports and Seaports. PBCVH212 for Spine Surgery demonstrate expertise in cervical plans’ areas, resulting in two evaluations for cost of
To reserve your vehicle: and lumbar fusion, cervical laminectomy and lumbar care; and their own Local Blue plans decide whether
561-798-2180 or 800-634-7890 www.captainsairport.com laminectomy/discectomy procedures, resulting in fewer one or both cost of care evaluation(s) must meet BDC+
patient complications and readmissions compared to other national criteria. National criteria for BDC and BDC+
facilities. Additionally, to meet The Joint Commission’s are displayed on bcbs.com. Individual outcomes may vary.
certification for spine surgery, providers must meet three For details on a provider’s in-network status or your own
core requirements: standards, clinical practice guidelines, policy’s coverage, contact your Local Blue plan and ask
and performance measurement. your provider before making an appointment. Neither Blue
When it comes to your to-do Dr. Rastogi says, “To be the only hospital in the state Cross and Blue Shield Association nor any Blue plans are
list, put your future fi rst. to earn all of these highly coveted awards for quality and responsible for non-covered charges or other losses or
damages resulting from Blue Distinction or other provider
safety, is an accomplishment earned by the expertise of
the entire orthopedic team, and our focus on minimally finder information or care received from Blue Distinction
invasive techniques and reducing patient recovery times.” or other providers.
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