08/28/2025
We’re proud to share that Harrington Hospital has earned the Blue Distinction Center+ designation from Blue Cross Blue Shield for excellence in knee and hip replacement care.
This recognition celebrates high-quality, affordable care and outstanding patient outcomes.
It’s a reflection of the team’s unwavering commitment to safe, compassionate care.
Four UMass Memorial Health hospitals have received the Blue Distinction Specialty Care designation for knee and hip replacement from national health insurer Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS)! The recognition highlights centers that "have demonstrated expertise in total knee and hip replacement surgeries" and "have lower complication rates and fewer hospital readmissions."
UMass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health – Harrington Hospital, UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital and UMass Memorial Health – Milford Regional Medical Center were all named Blue Distinction Centers by BCBS. The program, according to BCBS, "evaluates providers on their ability to deliver high quality and safe specialty care based on criteria that directly impact patient results — e.g., surgical team expertise and a history of better outcomes for patients."
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