The General

The General is a Medicare-certified hospital located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A Medicare-certified hospital provides diagnostic and therapeutic services for medical diagnosis, treatment, and care of injured, disabled, or sick patients. Services include inpatient care, emergency services, outpatient services, and surgical procedures.

This hospital has 230 licensed beds. Hospitals must meet federal Conditions of Participation established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to participate in the Medicare program. These requirements ensure patient safety, quality of care, and protection of patient rights.

Medicare covers medically necessary hospital services including room and board, nursing care, operating and recovery room services, intensive care, medications, lab tests, and medical supplies. Patients are responsible for deductibles and coinsurance as specified by their Medicare coverage.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services publishes hospital quality data through the Hospital Compare website. Visit Medicare Care Compare to view quality measures, patient experience ratings, and safety information.