Good doctors can be tough to come by. So the next time you need a recommendation, try checking Zagat. Yes, the people behind the restaurant reviews.

Zagat is partnering with health insurers in various states to allow patients to rate doctors. Currently the service is available to some residents of California, Ohio, Connecticut and North Carolina.

Patients’ reviews are summarized by the insurer and presented as a single overall score. Most reviews so far have been positive, but doctors are none too happy that they’re being rated like a hamburger, reports The New York Times. To read more click here.

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