Brigham And Women'S Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.8% | 479 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 9.1% | 448 | Better |
| Heart Failure | 7% | 980 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 10.5% | 591 | Better |
| COPD | 6% | 183 | Better |
| Stroke | 12.6% | 430 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.9% | 402 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 2.3% | 4,591 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.88% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Brigham And Women'S Hospital a Good Hospital?
Brigham And Women'S Hospital has a trust score of 84/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in Boston, MA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart attack (ami), heart failure, pneumonia, copd, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Boston
#2
Rank in city
12
Hospitals
84 vs 56
Score vs city avg
3.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brigham And Women'S Hospital a good hospital?
Brigham And Women'S Hospital is an acute care hospital in Boston, MA with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 84/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Brigham And Women'S Hospital located?
Brigham And Women'S Hospital is located at 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115. Phone: (617) 732-5500.
What is the star rating for Brigham And Women'S Hospital?
Brigham And Women'S Hospital has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Brigham And Women'S Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Brigham And Women'S Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 382 patients/yr | $128,876 | $28,764 | 78% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 309 patients/yr | $94,327 | $18,556 | 80% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 216 patients/yr | $104,573 | $22,724 | 78% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 185 patients/yr | $140,885 | $55,727 | 60% less |
MAJOR CHEST PROCEDURES WITH CC 178 patients/yr | $114,103 | $29,260 | 74% less |
CRANIOTOMY AND ENDOVASCULAR INTRACRANIAL PROCEDURES WITH MCC 174 patients/yr | $195,745 | $52,037 | 73% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 167 patients/yr | $85,392 | $23,665 | 72% less |
CARDIAC VALVE AND OTHER MAJOR CARDIOTHORACIC PROCEDURES WITHOUT CARDIAC CATHETER 158 patients/yr | $327,057 | $93,788 | 71% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 137 patients/yr | $101,775 | $25,496 | 75% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 134 patients/yr | $106,478 | $36,294 | 66% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Suffolk
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 220110