Blue Distinction^®

Blue Distinction is a designation awarded by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality health care. The goal of Blue Distinction is to help members find quality specialty care on a consistent basis, while enabling and encouraging health care professionals to improve the overall quality and delivery of care nationwide.

Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care^® are facilities that provide distinguished clinical care and processes in the areas of:

• Bariatric Surgery
• Cardiac Care
• Transplants
• Knee and Hip Replacement
• Spine Surgery

The information above is from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) website. The Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care link above will take you to BCBSA website. Information on this website is maintained by the BCBSA.