Blue Distinction® Centers

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is committed to ensuring that members have access to high-quality providers who best fit your needs. That's why the BCBSA recognizes centers of excellence for the following 11 areas of specialty care through the Blue Distinction Specialty Care Program:

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• Bariatric (Weight-Loss) Surgery

• Cancer Care

• Cardiac Care

• Cellular Immunotherapy

• Fertility Care

• Gene Therapy

• Knee and Hip Replacement

• Maternity Care

• Spine Surgery

• Substance Use Treatment and Recovery

• Transplants

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The Blue Distinction Specialty Care Program has two degrees of recognition: Blue Distinction® Centers and Blue Distinction® Centers+. Blue Distinction® Centers offer quality care to deliver better patient outcomes, while Blue Distinction® Centers+ offer quality care in addition to cost management.

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To find a list of doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities that carry the Blue Distinction® or Blue Distinction® Center+ status, please click the link below. 

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