The same procedures, at each hospital, with what they charge and what that care is actually paid for.
| CostGrade | Ungraded | B |
|---|---|---|
| Score out of 100 | — | 64 |
| Rank in state | #3 | #9 |
| Procedures priced | 8 | 27 |
| CMS quality stars | Not rated | 1/5 |
| Ownership | Proprietary | Government - Hospital District or Authority |
Only procedures every hospital here publishes a price for, so the comparison is like for like.
| Procedure | Good Samaritan Hospita... | Kern Medical Center |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation Services | $9,308 | $15,003 |
| Skin Infection (without major complications) | $27,008 | $26,739 |
Green marks the lower charge on that row.
San Francisco, CA
1.7x — bills about $1.73 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Martinez, CA
1.8x — bills about $1.78 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
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