Arkansas Methodist Medical Center (AMMC) recently earned an award from Arkansas Medicaid and the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) as part of the annual Inpatient Quality Incentive (IQI) program. AMMC was recognized for its dedication of consistent participation of 10 or more years in the IQI program and for its efforts toward improving the health of Arkansans.
Through a partnership between Arkansas Medicaid, AFMC, and the Arkansas Hospital Association, the IQI program was developed in 2006 to assess quality of care through the ways in which hospitals provide medical care to their patients. Since its launch in 2006, Arkansas Medicaid has awarded financial incentives to participating hospitals that demonstrate significant improvements in health outcomes.
“We are honored to receive this award from Arkansas Medicaid and the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care as part of the Inpatient Quality Incentive program. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to providing the highest quality care to our community, and it reflects the dedication and hard work of our entire team. We are proud to be a part of an initiative that not only acknowledges our efforts but also continually challenges us to improve the health and well-being of Arkansans,” said Candice Wicker, CNO of AMMC.