Hospitals that score well on both price and quality — rated 4–5★ by Medicare’s Care Compare, yet charging a below-average cash price across the procedures they publish. Ranked by how far below the national average their prices sit.
8 best-value hospitals in Louisiana.
| # | Hospital | Location | CMS rating | vs US avg | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans, LA | ★ 4/5 | 70% below | 73% |
| 2 | Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner | Kenner, LA | ★ 4/5 | 69% below | 67% |
| 3 | Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | ★ 4/5 | 68% below | 66% |
| 4 | Natchitoches Regional Medical Center | Natchitoches, LA | ★ 4/5 | 65% below | 65% |
| 5 | St Bernard Parish Hospital | Chalmette, LA | ★ 4/5 | 65% below | 69% |
| 6 | West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital | Sulphur, LA | ★ 4/5 | 37% below | 75% |
| 7 | Terrebonne General Medical Center-Parish | Houma, LA | ★ 4/5 | 7% below | 72% |
| 8 | St Tammany Parish Hospital | Covington, LA | ★ 4/5 | 1% below | 80% |
vs US avg = how far this hospital’s median cash price sits below the national median across the procedures it publishes (≥10 procedures required). Quality = CMS Care Compare overall rating. Estimates — confirm with the hospital.