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John Muir Health's Physician Network Earns Top Ranking from the California Association of Physician GroupsFor the sixth consecutive year, John Muir Health's Physician Network achieved the highest possible "elite" ranking in CAPG's annual Standards of Excellence™ survey. The annual survey evaluates physician groups and networks based upon how well-equipped and organized they are to deliver a high-quality patient experience, coordinate care and provide for population health programs, while at the same time improving the overall affordability of health care services. "By achieving the highest ranking again this year, we continue to demonstrate our commitment to providing our patients with the highest quality and most cost effective care," said Lee Huskins, President and Chief Administrative Officer of John Muir Health's Physician Network. "I want to thank our highly-skilled and dedicated physicians and staff for providing the type of care and experience that our patients expect and deserve." CAPG is the leading U.S. association for physician groups practicing capitated, coordinated care. The Standards of Excellence survey is a voluntary, critical self-assessment for CAPG's more than 250 medical group members in 40 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Since 2013, CAPG has collaborated with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) on the application, analysis, scoring, and reporting of the survey. "Our 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 ongoing healthcare reform," said Donald Crane, CAPG President and CEO. "We're proud to partner with the NCQA on the application, analysis, scoring and reporting of the survey, which has proven to have real-world benefits." In this year's survey, 70 physician groups achieved the highest possible, or "elite," ranking based on outstanding performance in the following categories (domains 1-5 are publicly reported):
This year, 114 organizational members participated in the self-assessment, covering 11.6 million people in the commercial line of business, including Medicare Advantage, along with an additional estimated 3.1 million individuals in government programs. "This survey is truly a self-reflection of how physician organizations see themselves making a difference in patient lives through their care and commitment to every aspect of their jobs," said Amy Nguyen Howell, MD, CAPG's Chief Medical Officer. "It starts by putting patients above all else, and emphasizing value over volume, along with strong team-based care. We're proud of what they've done as leaders in making patient-centered, coordinated care catch on across the entire spectrum of healthcare systems nationwide." About John Muir Health John Muir Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care organization east of San Francisco serving patients in Contra Costa, eastern Alameda and southern Solano Counties. It includes a network of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians, more than 6,000 employees, medical centers in Concord and Walnut Creek, including Contra Costa County's only trauma center, and a Behavioral Health Center. John Muir Health also has partnerships with UCSF Health, Tenet Healthcare/San Ramon Regional Medical Center and Stanford Children's Health. The health system offers a full-range of medical services, including primary care, outpatient and imaging services, and is widely recognized as a leader in many specialties - neurosciences, orthopedic, cancer, cardiovascular, trauma, emergency, pediatrics and high-risk obstetrics care. Follow JMH John Muir Health.com | Facebook.com/JMH | Twitter.com/JMH | YouTube.com/JMH About CAPG CAPG is the leading U.S. association for and the voice of physician organizations practicing capitated, coordinated care. The organization comprises more than 250 multispecialty medical groups and independent practice associations (IPAs) in 40 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. CAPG members provide comprehensive healthcare through patient-centered, coordinated, and accountable physician group practices. We strongly believe this model-which CAPG members have successfully utilized for more than two decades-offers the highest quality, most efficient delivery mechanism, and greatest value for patients. For more information, please visit www.capg.org.
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