In Minnesota and across America, there are gaps between the health care people should receive and they care they actually receive. High-quality health care is getting the right care at the right time. It is care that does not harm you, is based on medical research, and is appropriate for your condition or illness. When high quality care is received, patients who are sick get better and patients who are healthy stay healthy. To help Minnesotans access high quality care, MNHealthScores.org makes information available about the care provided in clinics (doctor's offices), medical groups and hospitals. At MNHealthScores, you can see how successful health care providers' patients throughout the state are in achieving health care best practices – care that is proven to work. When you receive high quality health care, it can make a big difference in your well-being. For example, in 2014, more than 90,000 Minnesotans with diabetes achieved the five key health care goals for high-quality diabetes care. Studies show this will lead to significantly fewer new cases of diabetes-related complications like amputations, stroke and heart attack. Learn more about the quality of health care in our community at MNHealthScores, as well as what type of care you should expect to receive - so you can discuss it with your provider. If you're considering a new clinic or hospital in your community, MNHealthScores can help. MNHealthScores is produced by MN Community Measurement, an independent, non-profit community organization.
