With the wide variation in the quality and cost of care at hospitals, you want to be confident you're receiving the care that's right for you.

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Leapfrog Group is an independent resource that evaluates and rates hospital care for consumers.

Hospital Compare, from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, gives you information to compare how well the hospitals in your area care for patients with certain medical conditions.

HealthGrades rates the care of physicians, hospitals and nursing homes to help consumers select healthcare providers.

Joint Commission evaluates the quality and safety of care for more than 15,000 healthcare organizations and provides a list of Joint Commission accredited organizations and their survey results.

Minnesota Hospital Quality Report provides details and information about the quality of care in Minnesota hospitals for the three most common and costly causes of hospitalization: heart attacks, heart failure and pneumonia.

Patient Safety Report provides details and information about the safety of patients in Minnesota hospitals.