Transparency
TriState Health is committed to transparency and awareness of hospital pricing and quality.
Price Estimation
TriState Health understands high deductibles and coinsurances mean that you are likely paying more out of your own pocket for health care services. We know that uncertainty about the financial side of receiving health care can be distressing and we want to help as best we can. We are pleased to offer patient financial estimation services based on your medical benefits and our reimbursement contract with your health plan. You can obtain an estimate by contacting a Patient Access Representative at 509.254.2716.
At TriState we make every reasonable effort to be accurate, but estimates are not a guarantee. To help ensure the best estimate possible, we recommend that you also talk with the Member Services Department at your health plan or other applicable insurer. They are the most knowledgeable and up-to-date about the status of your benefits and eligibility. You can usually find their contact information on your member identification card.
Hospital Pricing
Standard Charges
TriState Health’s full price listing, available to you in machine readable format is considered the chargemaster. You can find view this information in the link below.
Shoppable Charges
To offer greater transparency regarding hospital pricing and negotiated payer allowances, you can view information regarding 300+ shoppable services by following the link below.
TriState Health is committed to supporting the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) effort to build transparency and awareness of hospital pricing and quality. We have a published version of our chargemaster, which is our full price listing, available to you in machine readable format should you wish to view it. The chargemaster contains industry specific language and coding that can make it confusing to navigate, and because the health plans negotiate the proprietary fee allowances, it does not accurately reflect nor provide your actual out-of-pocket costs. For these reasons, we suggest obtaining an estimate as described above.
Quality Patient Care is our Focus
TriState Health participates in a nationwide Quality Improvement initiative through CMS (Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services) and is compared to other hospitals. In many areas TriState Health scores are higher than both Washington state and National average.
Timely and effective care in hospital emergency departments is essential for good patient outcomes. Delays before getting care in the emergency department can reduce the quality of care and increase risks and discomfort for patients with serious illnesses or injuries. Waiting times at different hospitals can vary widely, depending on the number of patients seen, staffing levels, efficiency, admitting procedures, or the availability of inpatient beds.
TriState Health, Washington State, and National Averages
TriState Health Data | TriState | Comparative Results – WA State Average | Comparative Results – National Average |
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit (A lower number of minutes is better) | 125 Minutes | 135 Minutes | 124 Minutes |
Percentage of patients who left the emergency department before being seen (a lower percentage is better): | 2% | 5% | 3% |
Updated 08/28/2024 |
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*Reporting Period Q1-Q4 2022
Returning to the hospital for unplanned care disrupts patients’ lives, increases the risk of harmful events like healthcare-associated infections, and costs more money. Hospitals that give high quality care can keep patients from returning to the hospital and reduce their stay if they have to come back.
TriState Health, Washington State, and National Averages
TriState Health Data | TriState | Comparative Results- WA State Average | Comparative Results- National Average |
Overall – Rate of readmission after discharge from the hospital (hospital-wide) | 14.1% |
| 14.6% |
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.6% |
| 18.5% |
Rate of readmission for heart failure patients | 19.2% |
| 19.8% |
Rate of readmission for pneumonia patients | 15.2% |
| 16.4% |
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after an outpatient colonoscopy | 16.3 per 1,000 colonoscopies |
| 13.2 per 1,000 colonoscopies |
These outpatient imaging efficiency measures give you information about hospitals’ use of medical imaging tests (like mammograms, MRIs, and CT scans) for outpatients based on the following goals:
- Protecting patients’ safety (like keeping patients’ exposure to radiation and other risks as low as possible);
- Following up properly when screening tests like mammograms show a possible problem; and,
- Avoiding the risk, stress, and cost of doing imaging tests that patients may not need.
TriState Health, Washington State, and National Averages
TriState Health Data | TriState | Comparative Results- WA State Average | Comparative Results- National Average |
Outpatients with low-back pain who had an MRI without trying recommended treatments (such as physical therapy) first (Lower percentages are better) | 38.1% | 36.2% | 36.2% |
Outpatient CT scans of the abdomen that were “combination” (double) scans (Lower percentages are better) | 9.5% | 5.8% | 5.1% |
Percentage of patients who had an advanced breast screening on the same day or within 45 days of their initial mammogram or digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) study Percentages between 5 – 12% are best | 6.5% | 6.9% | 9% |
Updated 08/28/2024
*Reporting Period: Q3 2022 – Q2 2023
HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) is a national survey that asks patients about their experiences during a recent hospital stay. HCAHPS provides a standardized survey instrument for measuring patients’ perspective on hospital care. These questions encompass critical aspects of the hospital inpatient experience. TriState Health scores higher on many of these questions than the Washington State and the National averages.
TriState Health has received 4 out of 5 stars for overall patient satisfaction, and 5 out of 5 stars for ‘Responsiveness of Hospital Staff’
TriState Health, Washington State, and National Averages
TriState Health Data | TriState | Comparative Results – WA State Average | Comparative Results – National Average |
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital | 77% | 68% | 70% |
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) | 76% | 69% | 72% |
Patients who reported that their nurses “Always” communicated well | 83% | 78% | 80% |
Patients who reported that their doctors “Always” communicated well | 79% | 78% | 80% |
Patients who reported that they “Always” received help as soon as they wanted | 75% | 63% | 66% |
Patients who reported that staff “Always” explained about medicines before giving it to them | 66% | 58% | 62% |
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were “Always” clean | 79% | 73% | 73% |
Patients who reported that the area around their room was “Always” quiet at night | 57% | 55% | 62% |
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home | 93% | 87% | 86% |
Patients who “Strongly Agree” they understood their care when they left the hospital | 53% | 50% | 52% |
Last updated: 08/28/2024 |
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*Reporting Period: Q4 2022 – Q3 2023
Hospitals and healthcare providers play a crucial role in promoting, providing and educating patients about preventive services and screenings and maintaining the health of their communities. Many diseases are preventable through immunizations, screenings, treatment, and lifestyle changes.
TriState Health, Washington State, and National Averages
TriState Health Data | TriState | Comparative Results- WA State Average | Comparative Results- National Average |
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination (Higher percentages are better) | 75% | 81% | 81% |
Updated 08/07/2023 |
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*Reporting Period: Q4 2022 – Q1 2023