UnitedHealthcare developed the UnitedHealth Premium specialty center program to give its members information and access to hospitals meeting "rigorous quality criteria." The designation is based on detailed information about specialized training, practice capabilities and outcomes and is designed to help members make informed decisions should they need cardiac services care. To receive it, Northside underwent an extensive evaluation of its staff, services and procedures with a set of specific quality criteria and guidelines based on nationally recognized medical standards and expert advice.
"It is our privilege to provide high quality care to the people of our community," said Liz Sobczyk, director of cardiovascular services, Northside Hospital. "We are proud that our efforts have been recognized and that our patients can choose Northside with confidence for conscientious, reliable cardiac services care."
Northside Hospital is home to many board-certified cardiologists and cardiac and radiology-trained nurses and technologists, who provide specialized cardiac care. Numerous diagnostic, treatment and support services
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