Hoag Recognized for Excellence in Healthcare by the Integrated Healthcare Association
Newport Beach, CA (Jan. 9, 2025) – Hoag has again been awarded the Excellence in Healthcare Award by the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) through its Align. Measure. Perform. (AMP) program, which evaluates healthcare organizations across California. This marks the fourth consecutive year the health system has received the award, underscoring Hoag’s commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered, and cost-effective care.
“We are honored to be recognized as a leader in healthcare excellence by the Integrated Healthcare Association,” said Gayathri Sellakumar Jith, MPH, FACHE, Senior Vice President of Hoag Clinic. “This award reflects the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and staff, and reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities we serve.”
Hoag Medical Group and Hoag Physician Partners were among 24 healthcare organizations statewide to receive the Excellence in Healthcare Award, which recognizes organizations that rank at or above the 66th percentile for clinical quality while maintaining cost-effectiveness. In addition, Hoag Medical Group was recognized in the Top Quality category, which honors provider organizations that perform in the top 10 percent nationally for exceptional performance on clinical quality and patient outcomes.
“This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our clinical teams and the strength of our care programs,” said Martin J. Fee, MD, President of Hoag Medical Group. “It underscores the impact we have on patient outcomes and reflects our focus on delivering high-quality, coordinated care across the health system.”
The Align. Measure. Perform. (AMP) program is a statewide initiative that measures and publicly reports healthcare performance across California. For more than 25 years, IHA has worked to advance high-value, integrated care that improves quality and affordability for patients statewide.
ABOUT HOAG Hoag is a nonprofit, regional healthcare delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 18 urgent care facilities, 13 health & wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of healthcare services that includes seven institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, spine, women’s health, and orthopedics through Hoag’s affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and five ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet® with Distinction hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit hoag.org.