| Question | Yes | No |
| Does my physician or the physician who is performing the procedure practice at that hospital? | ||
| Does the hospital offer the procedure or service(s) I need? | ||
| Does the hospital accept my health insurance plan? | ||
| Does my physician recommend this hospital? | ||
| Will I have out-of-pocket costs for the hospital stay? | ||
| Does the hospital have a positive reputation in the local community? | ||
| Does the hospital have a discount policy for patients without insurance? | ||
| Is the hospital conveniently located? | ||
| Is the hospital accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body, or recognized for any outstanding acheivements? | ||
| Does the hospital participate in any of the various publicly available quality measures? |