I love everything about MCH - from the Specialty Building to the Hospital cafeteria - it so organized and well-run. I spent way too much time there last year, and their dedication is the only reason I am able to write this now. I had amazing surgery unavailable here and several followup visits. I learned how easy it was to take the SuperShuttle from Sky Harbor to the Marriott on the grounds of the Hospital and then in my off hours, use the Marriott shuttle to get around Scottsdale shopping. i was very sad when my primary relocated to Seattle as I discovered I really like Arizona and will miss the staff at MCH very much. I literally owe them my life.
I am not sure why people are complaining about the price - my insurance coverage was the same as here at home but you have the benefit of the Mayo experience. The doctors are not motivated by personal gain since I found out they are on SALARY - not commissions and kickbacks. Example: I was not over-radiated because my doctor needed two more scans to get that condo in Aruba for a week, etc.
Even if you are not a patient, the grounds of Main and Shea campuses are literally art exhibits - everywhere you look, inside and out, there is something beautiful. I fell in love with the large bronze in the Healing Garden outside the Hospital - "The Transformation of the Shaman" and it led to the discovery of other works by this artist in various locations in AZ.