The Tifton, Ga.-based Tift Regional Joint Replacement & Spine Care Center has been designated a Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip replacement, according to the Tifton Gazette.
Here's what you need to know:
1. Tift Regional Joint Replacement & Spine Care Center is an inpatient unit that emphasizes pain management and mobility restoration. The center includes comprehensive educational programs, which involve patients and family members in postoperative treatment.
2. The Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip replacement selection process considers healthcare facilities' history with postoperative outcomes, patient complications, hospital readmissions and quality measures.
3. Blue Distinction Centers are designated by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.