Picking the right hospital can save your life

July 27, 2007

Studies are now finding that not all hospitals are created equal for every medical emergency. Whether it’s a stroke, a high-risk birth, or a heart attack, the research says it’s worth doing whatever it takes to get to the right place. “A lot of people think hospitals are all the same,” said Dr. Samantha Collier, chief medical officer at HealthGrades, which ranks hospitals. “They’re not.” (CNN)