The same procedures, at each hospital, with what they charge and what that care is actually paid for.
| CostGrade | D | C |
|---|---|---|
| Score out of 100 | 24 | 51 |
| Rank in state | #144 | #25 |
| Procedures priced | 41 | 11 |
| CMS quality stars | 3/5 | 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 | Natividad Medical Cent... | Kaiser Foundation Hosp... |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation Services | $35,805 | $38,890 |
| Sepsis (severe) | $142,121 | $88,331 |
| Heart Failure (severe) | $85,503 | $76,777 |
| Level 1 Endovascular Procedures | $21,024 | $37,396 |
| Level 3 Vascular Procedures | $34,237 | $27,482 |
| Sepsis (without major complications) | $68,981 | $43,760 |
| Stroke (with complications) | $98,249 | $76,038 |
Green marks the lower charge on that row.
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
Los Angeles, CA
2.9x — bills about $2.87 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for