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U.S. Web Site Helps Consumers Compare Hospitals -- Ad Campaign Promotes Awareness of Quality Measures at Almost 4,000 Centers

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THURSDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- The first national print advertising campaign focusing on the quality of care in American hospitals was launched this week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The ads, which began appearing May 21 in 58 major daily newspapers, promote the department's Hospital Compare Web site, which is designed to help consumers make well-informed decisions when selecting a hospital.