Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield recognizes Kentucky hospital

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield named London, Ky.-based Saint Joseph London a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, The Sentinel Echo reports.

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The distinction recognizes facilities that demonstrated excellence in total knee and total hip replacement surgeries by having fewer patient complications and on-site readmissions than national averages. The facility must also maintain a national accreditation.

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