GeorgiaHealthInfo.gov now offers more resources to find the best care in Georgia

GeorgiaHealthInfo.gov just made it even easier for Georgians to navigate through the myriad of health care options available to them.  Newly added features such as long-term care quality comparisons, expanded provider look-up, and clinic and specialty hospitals search tools, enhance Georgians’ ability to identify long-term care options and health care providers.

“We are proud to provide Georgians with the resources to proactively take control of their health and make educated choices,” said Dr. Rhonda Medows, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).  “By adding these tools, georgiahealthinfo.gov is quickly becoming the most comprehensive health information Web site available to the citizens of Georgia.”

The new long-term care section features a five-star quality rating system, facility inspection reports and extensive information on the average cost of care for nursing home, personal care home, hospice care and in-home health care.  Consumers can also download checklists to evaluate facilities.

“One way to boost confidence in the health care system is to give Georgians easy access to health care quality and cost information.” Georgia Watch Executive Director Allison Wall said. “Public disclosure is hugely important when making decisions about where to seek medical care.”

In addition to searching for hospitals, pharmacies, clinics, long-term care facilities and outpatient centers, consumers can also search a provider’s licensing and board certification on the expanded provider look-up, and find tips on choosing a doctor and how to file a complaint against a provider.