HealthGrades is the leading healthcare ratings organization, providing ratings and profiles of hospitals, nursing homes and physicians to consumers, health plans and hospitals. Millions of consumers and health plan members rely on HealthGrades' independent ratings to make healthcare decisions based on the quality of care.

With HealthGrades ratings and integrated content, health plans are:

• Attracting new clients and improving member satisfaction with healthcare quality ratings and decision-support tools integrated into their member portals and provider directories
• Guiding members toward high-quality health care providers, supporting cost-containment efforts
• Demonstrating market leadership by delivering consumer-friendly tools and information that address healthcare consumerism and transparency