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AtlanticHealth System Maternity Centers at Chilton , Morristo�n , �e�ton and Overloo� medical centers haveearned nationalrecognition for caringfor mothersand their �a�ies .
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�or theirworkindelivering extraordinary carefor newmothers , Atlantic Health System ’ s Morristown , Overlook , Chilton and Newton Medical Centers have been nationally recognized with aBlueDistinction Centers� �BDC�� forMaternity Caredesignation , arecognition of high quality carethatimproves outcomes and reduces cost .
These four Atlantic Health System hospitals , all participating inHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey ’ s network , earned this designation by meetingthe rigorous BlueDistinction Centers� quality selection criteria formaternity care aspart of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association ’ s Blue Distinction Specialty Careprogram .
“ We are incredibly proud tohave achieved this distinction at all four of our maternity centers ,” says Diana Contreras , MD , Medical Director of Women ’ s Health , Atlantic HealthSystem .“ Our team of providers and team members are dedicated to providing high-quality maternity carefor our moms and their babies . This recognition shines alight on the work we ’ ve been doing for years to help expectant parents safely and comfortably welcome their new babies into theworld .”
Along with being celebrated for theirquality of careasBDC� locations , these four AtlanticHealth System medical centers were alsorecognized for the cost-savings provided through quality care delivery . Overall , cost of careepisodes forvaginal and cesarean births at BDC�facilities are20� less than those at non-BlueDistinction Centers� facilities . The rates of Episiotomies were 49� lessthose at BlueDistinction Centers �BDC and BDC��than at those at non-Blue Distinction Centers�BDC and BDC�� . In2018 , BDC / BDC� facilities across the country cared formore than 40� of Blue Cross and Blue Shield commercially insured women giving birth .
Atlantic HealthSystem Maternity Centersat Morristown , Overlook , Chilton and Newton medical centers have earned national recognition for caring for mothers and their babies , including the Baby-Friendlyhospital designation by Baby-Friendly USA �anaccolade onlygiven to thosehospitalswho implement successful breastfeeding practices and provide ongoing support for mothers and families .
To learn more about the program and fora complete listing of the designated providers , visit www . bcbs . com / bluedistinction .
Call 1-800-24�-�580orvisit atlanti�health . org for moreinformation .
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