Prepare for Your Stay at BID Needham
Prepare for your inpatient (overnight) stay at BID Needham before your procedure.
Plan Your Care
Get the information and support you need to plan a hospital visit
Your Health Care Journey
Scheduling
Work with your doctor to schedule your procedure at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham, along with any tests or imaging you need beforehand. Make sure all needed tests are completed before your procedure date. Please have your insurance card ready when you call.
What To Expect
Let us help you schedule and plan for your care.
Find the specialist who is right for you.
Visit a location that’s most convenient for you.
Before Your Visit
Whether you are visiting the hospital or planning for a procedure, we can help you navigate BID Needham. Get information on what you need to do before your hospital stay, including advance directives and what to bring.
What To Expect
Your Rights & Responsibilities
Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a patient at BID Needham.
Language Assistance & Interpreter Services
We provide medical interpreters for American Sign Language, Spanish and other languages.
Learn how we work with health insurance plans and offer financial services for those who qualify.
During Your Visit
Learn what to expect and how you can make the most of your inpatient stay or same-day visit at BID Needham.
What To Expect
Explore dining options at BID Needham for patients and visitors.
Help your family and friends know when they can visit and what they need to know before visiting.
Your care team works with you and your family to plan your care.
After You Leave
Learn what to expect and how you can plan for your hospital discharge. Get answers to your questions about billing after your hospital stay. Learn about financial assistance options if you need them. Share your feedback about the care you received during your stay.
What To Expect
Learn how to request copies of medical records from your hospital visit.
Learn how to recognize a member of your care team and share your hospital experience.
Get answers to your billing questions and request help paying your medical bills if you need it.
Manage Your Care Online
Communicate with your care team, make appointments, view test results and more with your secure, online patient portal account.
