National Recognition
Our physicians are ranked among the top in the nation in patient care outcomes and quality measures. We are ranked among the top in the nation in adenoma detection rate, an important measure of quality and efficacy of colonoscopy. Clinical studies have shown that high adenoma detection rate reduces the risk of colon cancer and death from colon cancer by over 40%. Our physicians hold national and state leadership positions. Dr. Ratnakar served as the Governor of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and is a member of the task force of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) on Innovations in Endoscopy.
Our endsocopy services meet the standards of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and is certified by the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). These standards distinguish us by providing the highest quality of care to our patients. We meet nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care. We are the only facility of its kind in the region that is ASGE certified. It means we as an organization care enough about our patients to strive for the highest level of care possible. ASGE certified facilities undergo an extensive assessment by experts who are actively involved in endoscopy services. Going through the process challenges us to find better ways to serve our patients and it is a constant reminder that our responsibility is to strive to continuously improve the quality of care we provide.
About the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care: Founded in 1979, the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) is the leader in ambulatory health care accreditation in the United States. AAAHC accredits a variety of organizations including, ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery centers, endoscopy centers, student health centers, military health care clinics, and large medical and dental practices. AAAHC serves as an advocate for the provision of high-quality health care through the development of nationally recognized standards and through its survey and accreditation programs. AAAHC accreditation is recognized as a symbol of quality by third-party payers, medical organizations, liability insurance companies, state and federal agencies and the public. www.aaahc.org
About the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Since its founding in 1941, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has been dedicated to advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence and innovation in gastrointestinal endoscopy. ASGE, with more than 13,000 members worldwide, promotes the highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters endoscopic research, recognizes distinguished contributions to endoscopy, and is the foremost resource for endoscopic education. www.asge.org
About the American College of Gastroenterology: Founded in 1932, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is an organization with an international membership of more than 12,000 individuals from 80 countries. The College is committed to serving the clinically oriented digestive disease specialist through its emphasis on scholarly practice, teaching and research. The mission of the College is to serve the evolving needs of physicians in the delivery of high quality, scientifically sound, humanistic, ethical, and cost-effective health care to gastroenterology patients. www.gi.org
