The American Hospital Association (AHA) honored four hospitals and health systems for their leadership and improvement in quality and safety. Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans (OMC) was named a finalist for the AHA Quest for Quality Prize that recognizes healthcare leadership and innovation in improving quality and advancing health in communities.
"Being recognized by the AHA for pursuing the highest quality health care reflects the hard work and commitment of our care teams and medical staff,” said Armin Schubert, MD, vice president for medical affairs, quality, and patient safety at OMC. “At Ochsner Health, our patients are always our first priority as we continue to build on this success."
"Thanks to the AHA committee for this honor and thank you to Ochsner Health team members for your ongoing commitment to excellence," said Bradley Goodson, chief executive officer at OMC.
University Hospitals Health System, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, was named the 2022 recipient of the American Hospital Association Quest for Quality Prize. Both Ochsner and WellSpan Health in York, Pa., were honored as finalists, while NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, Ill. received the Citation of Merit.