FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 12, 2015
CareATC, Inc. First to Achieve 100% AAAHC Network Accreditation
Tulsa, OK – CareATC, Inc. (“CareATC”), a national leader in Direct Primary Care and Population Health Management solutions, recently became the first provider of On-Site and Multi-Employer Medical Clinics to achieve 100% Network Accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
The accreditation is a symbol of quality, recognizing that each CareATC clinic location meets AAAHC requirements, embodying best practices and operating in compliance with nationally recognized standards of care. More specifically, the accreditation distinguishes CareATC as the first and only provider of this kind to achieve full nationwide accreditation.
“We’re thrilled,” said Philip Kurtz, Chief Executive Officer of CareATC. “We share a vision (with AAAHC) for quality and best practices, and have worked rigorously to meet these standards nationwide. Earning this accreditation is an essential step in our mission to provide outstanding value to our clients.”
“Earning AAAHC Network Accreditation is a demonstration of the commitment we make to our patients and is in total alignment with the unique culture of our organization,” said Jackie Hope, RN, BSHA, Director of Quality at CareATC. “We’re constantly striving to raise the bar within our organization, especially in the realm of care delivery. Achieving this accreditation affirms our effort to provide our patients with the highest standard of care available today.”
For the three year duration of the accreditation, all existing CareATC locations nationwide, and every new location, will display certificates identifying they are operated by an AAAHC-accredited entity.
About AAAHC
For 35 years, AAAHC has been the leader in accreditation for ambulatory care organizations and serves as an advocate for high-quality health care and patient safety.
Unveiled in 2014, AAAHC Network Accreditation provides exclusive focus on organizations that own, operate, and direct health care for 10 or more sites. The Network Accreditation is focused on the overall capability of an organization’s centralized administration to maintain its sites of care at nationally-recognized standards.
About CareATC, Inc.
Headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., CareATC is a leading provider of onsite and near-site medical clinics for employers of all sizes. Since 2000, CareATC has provided customized healthcare solutions to employers that reduce healthcare costs by promoting health, preventing disease, and providing a shorter path to care.
Currently, CareATC manages over 100 clients in 21 states and cares for over 100,000 patients. Customers include private and public entities.
More information about CareATC can be found at www.careatc.com. For media inquiries, contact Jeremy Cavness at 918.779.7441.
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