Use the Texas Hospital Checkup along with advice from your doctor and other information to choose a hospital that's right for you and the people you care about.

Because different health plans give you access to different hospitals, you can also use the Checkup to pick a plan that includes hospitals with better quality and safety.

The Checkup gives you information you can use to compare hospital quality, patient safety, length of stay and average charges for six types of care—five types of heart care and childbirth:

Quality, patient safety, charges and length of stay are just a few of the important things you think about when you choose a hospital. The Texas Hospital Checkup gives you information you can use to help compare hospitals in your area—but it can't tell you everything you need to know. It's a good idea to check with your doctor and your health plan for additional advice about choosing a hospital that's right for you and your family.