SACRAMENTO, Calif.,
June 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Six
Sutter Medical Network (SMN) physician organizations that
participated in the 2017 Standards of ExcellenceTM
(SOE®) member survey, including all five medical
foundations, earned Elite status today—the highest honor awarded by
CAPG, a trade association for physician organizations. The survey
measures criteria such as patient experience, population health and
affordability.
SMN Elite Status winners (5 stars/highest recognition):
- Brown & Toland Physicians, serving Alameda, Contra
Costa, San Francisco and
San Mateo counties
- Palo Alto Medical Foundation, serving Alameda, Contra
Costa, San Mateo,
Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties
- Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation, serving Alameda and Contra
Costa counties
- Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, serving Stanislaus, San
Joaquin and Merced
counties
- Sutter Medical Foundation, serving Amador, Placer, Nevada, Sacramento, Solano and Yolo counties
- Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, serving San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma
and Del Norte counties
"Our doctors and Sutter care
teams continually focus on thinking ahead, learning and innovating
to meet the needs of our patients and make them feel supported,"
said Jeff Burnich, M.D., senior vice
president of Sutter Health's Medical and Market Networks. "We're
proud of our efforts to improve quality, safety and accessibility,
and to provide meaningful care to those we serve in Northern California."
Physician organizations voluntarily participate in CAPG's
Standards of Excellence™ survey. This year, 140 medical
groups—covering more than 17 million patients nationwide— took part
in the evaluation. The survey ratings, which assess medical group
performance in six rigorous categories, help consumers evaluate a
physician group's technical quality, patient experience and
affordability.
"Our Standards of Excellence™ survey is recognized as the
industry standard by which the nation's healthcare systems can
assess the delivery of accountable and value-based care and improve
patient care coordination, in line with the nation's movement
towards alternative payment models," said Donald Crane, CAPG President and CEO.
For complete survey results and additional information,
visit capg.org/soe.
About Sutter Health
Sutter Health was named one of the
nation's top five large health systems in 2016 thanks to its
integrated network of physician, employee and volunteer
pioneers—more than 60,000 people strong. Rooted in Sutter Health's
not-for-profit mission, these team members partner to deliver
exceptional care that feels personal. From physician offices to
hospitals to outpatient care centers and home services, they
proudly support and learn from the more than 3 million people in
their care—nearly 1 percent of the U.S. population, in one of the
most diverse and innovative regions in the world. Sutter pioneers adopt new technologies, make
novel discoveries and embrace creative thinking to help patients
and communities achieve their best health. From its street nurse
program that provides check-ups for homeless people, to
telemedicine-aided specialist consultations, to walk-in care
clinics, to smart glass technology, the Sutter Health team goes
beyond traditional models to make care more convenient and to
nurture and empower people throughout their medical journey.
For more information about the Sutter Health network visit:
sutterhealth.org | facebook.com/sutterhealth |
youtube.com/sutterhealth | twitter.com/sutterhealth.
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