How many have you heard that "I have the best Doctor" or "My Hospital is the very best", etc. It is usually because of a limited experience with other Dr's or Hospitals. As an example if you have a serious heart problem Cleveland Clinic is rated very high in the US along with the Albany Medical Center. If you have a worry about cancer the MD Anderson is just a short flight away and the best in the US for Cancer. How about a general physical because of a general concern then Lahey Clinic in Arlington, Mass or Mayo in Jacksonville are good places to go. Need a real good surgeon..There are many at these facilities in addition to the Westchester Medical Center in New York. Of course there are many great hospitals in NY City for Cancer, (Sloan Kettering,etc etc.) Back to "How Many". How many cut cost when it comes to health but go for the extra on the car or granite counter tops, many etcs. An important need is for the Hospital/Clinic be a teaching hospital and their practices, (e.g. Dept. of review of case by Physician's in the Department including diagnosis and treatments, etc.). Just some thoughts on the subject.
