The same procedures, at each hospital, with what they charge and what that care is actually paid for.
| CostGrade | B | C |
|---|---|---|
| Score out of 100 | 76 | 51 |
| Rank in state | #5 | #25 |
| Procedures priced | 26 | 11 |
| CMS quality stars | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Ownership | Government - Local | Voluntary non-profit - Private |
Only procedures every hospital here publishes a price for, so the comparison is like for like.
| Procedure | Contra Costa Regional... | Kaiser Foundation Hosp... |
|---|---|---|
| Sepsis (severe) | $66,434 | $88,331 |
| Heart Failure (severe) | $48,318 | $76,777 |
| Level 3 Vascular Procedures | $6,608 | $27,482 |
| Sepsis (without major complications) | $37,055 | $43,760 |
| Stroke (with complications) | $35,695 | $76,038 |
Green marks the lower charge on that row.
Los Banos, CA
2.2x — bills about $2.16 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Delano, CA
2.2x — bills about $2.22 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Long Beach, CA
2.6x — bills about $2.62 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Brawley, CA
2.6x — bills about $2.64 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Fresno, CA
2.8x — bills about $2.80 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Los Angeles, CA
2.8x — bills about $2.84 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Los Angeles, CA
2.9x — bills about $2.87 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Oroville, CA
2.9x — bills about $2.89 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for