Centennial Medical Center, located in Frisco, Texas was recently named a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery^® by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. The Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care^® program is a national designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality specialty care. 

Since 2006, consumers, providers and employers have relied on the Blue Distinction program to identify hospitals delivering quality care in Bariatric Surgery, Cardiac Care, Complex and Rare Cancers, Knee and Hip Replacements, Spine Surgery and Transplants. The selection criteria used to evaluate facilities were developed with input from the medical community and include general quality and safety metrics as well as program specific metrics. Centennial Medical Center has met the rigorous selection criteria that have been set by the Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care program. 

“We are proud to be recognized for this distinction, exemplifying the keen skill and expertise of the spinal surgeons on our medical staff,” said Joe Thomason, Centennial’s chief executive officer. “We are thrilled to be recognized for our positive patient outcomes, meticulous attention to detail and value we provide to our patients.”

Research indicates that the newly designated Blue Distinction Centers demonstrate better quality and improved outcomes for patients, with lower rates of complications and readmissions than their peers. The program provides consumers with tools to make better informed healthcare decisions.

With the increasing prevalence of back-related pain and injuries, spinal surgery has become increasingly popular. According to studies, eight out of 10 Americans experience some level of back-related pain. Due to the experience and expertise of Centennial’s medical staff, spinal surgery is now a tangible solution to the common problem of back pain. Blue Distinction Centers including Centennial provide comprehensive inpatient spine surgery services, such as discectomy, fusion and decompression procedures.

In addition, Centennial recently earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for its spinal surgery program. The certification award recognizes the hospital’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the- art standards. Learn more about Centennial’s spinal program by visiting our website at www.centennialmedcenter.com.