Date:3/4/2010

GLEN BURNIE, Md., March 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Every year HealthGrades, an independent healthcare ratings organization, releases a list of the top 50 hospitals in the nation. Hospitals are rated independently and objectively on a range of criteria including diagnoses, procedures and patient-safety measures.  HealthGrades is the web leader in doctor and hospital ratings and is the go to place for pre-visit information.

This year, 49 of the 50 hospitals on the list are a part of APWU Health Plan's extensive preferred provider network. Preferred provider networks are designed to give members the best cost savings when using an in-network provider. APWU Health Plan is dedicated to giving our members access to the best care available and helping them live life well. Living life well consists of getting the regular care you need, prescription coverage, emergency care, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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