(CHICAGO, IL) January 12, 2026 – Resurrection Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare family, is proud to be once again recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois as a Blue Distinction® Centers+ (BDC+) for Knee and Hip Replacement.
The Blue Distinction® Centers program identifies hospitals and ambulatory care centers (ASCs) that demonstrate expertise in patient safety, deliver better health outcomes, and are more cost-effective. Quality assessments are based on objective measures developed from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s (BCBSA) partnership with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).
This designation is a testament to the rigorous standards met by Resurrection Medical Center. Designated knee and hip replacement facilities deliver high-quality care, with an average of 21 percent fewer readmissions and 21 percent fewer complications within 90 days after knee and hip replacement surgery. Designated facilities also achieve cost savings of 30 percent for knee and hip replacements compared to all other facilities for that specialty care area.
Patients treated at designated facilities benefit from the expertise and advanced practices that lead to improved recovery times and reduced complications, making a positive difference in their overall health journey.
Tina Vinson, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Resurrection Medical Center, shared perspective on recognition, stating, “Resurrection serves communities with some of the highest proportion of older adults in the nation. This continued recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care that helps patients maintain mobility, independence, and quality of life.”
Dr. Vinson added, “We are proud that Resurrection is also recognized as a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Cardiac Care. Our patients can take confidence in knowing that this designation reflects rigorous, nationally recognized standards for clinical quality and outcomes.”
In addition to Resurrection Medical Center, Prime Healthcare’s Illinois facilities include St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, which is also recognized as a Blue Distinction® Center for Spine Surgery.
Blue Distinction Centers+ help consumers find both quality and value for their health care, while also encouraging health care professionals to improve overall care delivery nationwide.
Among other criteria, to earn Blue Distinction® designation, facilities must:
- Have full accreditation from at least one national accrediting organization as either a hospital or ambulatory surgery center;
- Have low complication, mortality and unplanned readmission rates within 90 days after elective primary total knee and hip replacement;
- Have enhanced recovery after surgery processes and procedures in place for quality perioperative care;
- Participate in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois’s BlueCard Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Network.
By meeting these stringent criteria, Resurrection Medical Center not only highlights its commitment to high quality health care but also commits to remaining at the forefront of advancements in knee and hip replacement services.
To further improve patient outcomes and inform treatment strategies, BCBSA utilized the AAOS and American Joint Replacement Registry for evidence-based performance measures and patient-reported outcome measures.
Since 2005, the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program has helped patients find quality specialty care – and, for those that meet the program’s cost criteria, at lower costs – in the areas of bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiac care, cellular immunotherapy, fertility care, knee and hip replacement, maternity care, spine surgery, substance use treatment and recovery, and transplants, while encouraging health care professionals to improve the quality of care they deliver.
For more information about the program and for a complete listing of the designated providers, visit our website.
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ABOUT RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTER
Resurrection Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare family, offers expert, compassionate and convenient care for residents of Chicago’s northwest side and surrounding suburbs. It is a state-of-the-art, nationally recognized and accredited teaching hospital that provides a comprehensive range of services, including Emergency/Level II Trauma Center, orthopedics, cardiac care, maternity, breast care center, inpatient and surgical suites. It is a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center of Excellence. RMC is known for safety and excellence in complex procedures, including cardiovascular, neurosurgical and cancer care as well as orthopedic surgery. It is a Blue Distinction® Center+ (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois) for Knee and Hip Replacement and Cardiac Care. It has also earned “A” grades for Hospital Patient Safety from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national non-profit watchdog focused on patient safety. RMC also offers a complete complement of Outpatient Services, including same-day surgery, lab and testing, imaging and more.