Understanding how we compare healthcare systems is important, and quality scoring helps consumers determine the choice of provider. Access the CMS Hospital Compare website(Links to an external site.), then compare and contrast three local or regional hospitals' quality scores within your county. Next, answer the following questions:

• Were the hospitals equivalent in services and size?
• What data stood out to you the most? Why?
• Which hospital would you go to receive care? Why?
• Which hospital would you send your mother or father to? Did your answers differ for each? Why or why not?