Understanding Healthcare

Choosing a Center of Excellence

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Now, a Health Minute. As a patient, you have a choice in your care. If you have access you may choose a Center of Excellence. A Center of Excellence is a specialty area within a hospital that is recognized by the health care community because it provides the highest level of care.

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