A Region That’s Bending the Cost Curve.

Wide variations exist in the cost of care across the U.S. In many cases, spending more does not result in better care. In fact, a thirty-year study by the Dartmouth Group shows that regions that spend more per patient do not necessarily obtain better outcomes. Springfield spends significantly less on average on neurological procedures than St. Louis, Kansas City, or midsized markets.

Springfield is also positioned at the country’s geographic and population center, within 500 miles of half the U.S. population. That means it’s an ideal travel hub.

Exceptional Care.

Since our founding by the Sisters of Mercy in 1891, we have been committed to providing compassionate, quality health care. Mercy Hospital Springfield is in the top seven percent of all health care organizations in the U.S., who are effectively using a comprehensive electronic health record. This translates to a better experience for our patients.

Mercy Hospital Springfield is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. All Mercy physicians are credentialed according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), involving rigorous evaluation of training, education, licensure, evidence-based quality care and practice standards.

Innovators in Neuroscience.

The 2006 Neuroscience Center of Excellence (COE) Survey ranked Mercy among the nation’s top neuroscience programs. Center of Excellence designees represent the nation’s most innovative, leading neuroscience programs—programs demonstrating the highest standards of neurological and neurosurgical patient care. Mercy’s top ranking underscores the value of our integrated, multi-specialty approach to providing excellent patient care.

Better Outcomes.

Mercy routinely surveys its patients on return to work, satisfaction and pain rankings. Based upon the most current data, 94% of employed respondents returned to work within 6 months of their procedure. Within one year, 84% of those who were employed were back at work. Additionally, patients reported more than a 50% reduction between their intake pain and pain 6 months after their procedure.

Convenience and Care.

Mercy offers medical travelers concierge services at no extra cost, including airport transportation and transportation to and from scheduled medical treatments, iPads to assist in communication for the duration of the stay, and designated Mercy Hospital Springfield staff people to assist with any and all needs.

For more information or to schedule a medical travel procedure, contact Mercy’s Medical Travel coordinator toll-free at (855) 260-7900 or by email.