At the Orthopedic Institute of Central Maine (OICM) and Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics (CMHO), we believe the people of central and western Maine deserve to receive top-quality orthopedic care without having to travel long distances. You will receive the highest level of care — the level you would expect in large metropolitan hospitals — close to home.
We’re proud to have earned numerous accreditations and distinctions from national and regional organizations. These groups recognize that the care professionals on our orthopedic team provide excellent, supportive care to all our patients.
Blue Distinction® Center for Knee and Hip Surgery
In honor of our clinical expertise and quality of care, we have been designated a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine. Blue Distinction Centers are recognized for demonstrating expertise and reliability in quality special care on a consistent basis, resulting in better overall outcomes for patients.
The designation is based on rigorous, evidence-based selection criteria established in collaboration with expert provider and medical organization recommendations. To be designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, our program was evaluated on a range of specific criteria, including quality of care, experience and training of surgeons, clinical outcomes, patient support services and multidisciplinary work.
Blue Distinction Centers and Blue Distinction Centers+ for knee and hip replacement have demonstrated expertise in total knee and total hip replacement surgeries. These centers have lower complication rates and fewer hospital readmissions.
Access the provider directory of Blue Distinction Centers or Blue Distinction Centers+ designated providers for knee and hip replacement. Review the program selection criteria.
Blue Distinction® Center for Spine Surgery (BDC)
Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics has been designated a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery (BDC) by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine. Blue Distinction Centers are recognized for demonstrating expertise and reliability in quality special care on a consistent basis, resulting in better overall outcomes for patients.
Blue Distinction Centers and Blue Distinction Centers+ for spine surgery provide comprehensive spine surgery services, including laminectomy/discectomy, fusion and decompression procedures for cervical and lumbar spine. These centers have lower readmission rates and fewer reoperations.
Access the provider directory of Blue Distinction Centers or Blue Distinction Centers+ designated providers for spine surgery. Review the program selection criteria.
Cigna Center of Excellence Joint Replacement (Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement)
For each surgical procedure and medical condition Cigna evaluates, hospitals can receive a score of up to three stars (*) for patient outcomes and up to three stars for cost-efficiency measures. Hospitals that attain at least five stars total – three stars for patient outcomes plus two stars for cost efficiency OR three stars for cost efficiency plus two stars for patient outcomes – receive the Cigna Healthcare COE designation for that procedure or condition.
Aetna – Institutes of Quality (IOQ) Network Total Joint Replacement
The facilities in Aetna’s Institutes of Quality (IOQ) Orthopedic Care Network have met their quality requirements. They do many procedures and have shown clear clinical results. These standards provide value and quality to our members.