Press Release – OrthoGeorgia AAAHC Advanced Orthopaedic Certification

  OrthoGeorgia Achieves Advanced Orthopaedic Certification from AAAHC

MACON, GA – February 2025 – OrthoGeorgia’s surgery center in Macon has earned the prestigious Advanced Orthopaedic Certification from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) for Total Joint Replacement and Complex Spine. This achievement underscores OrthoGeorgia’s dedication to providing exceptional patient care and its ongoing commitment to quality improvement.

With the increasing demand for orthopaedic procedures, particularly in outpatient settings, this certification distinguishes OrthoGeorgia as a leader in the field. Patients, providers, and payers benefit from the lower costs and increased efficiency of outpatient procedures, and OrthoGeorgia’s AAAHC Advanced Orthopaedic Certification assures them of the highest standards of patient safety and quality.

The rigorous Advanced Orthopaedic Certification program evaluates an organization’s adherence to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, continuous performance improvement strategies, and the strength of its organizational infrastructure. Through a comprehensive on-site survey conducted by experienced clinical surveyors specializing in ambulatory orthopedics, the program focuses on the entire patient journey, from pre-assessment through discharge and rehabilitation.

To participate in this certification, OrthoGeorgia’s Surgery Center demonstrated:

• A dedicated core team of clinicians with extensive education and expertise in orthopedics.
• Staff committed to comprehensive patient education for optimal surgical outcomes. 
• Consistent collection and submission of performance data to a nationally recognized specialty registry or benchmarking organization.

“This advanced certification is a significant milestone for OrthoGeorgia,” said Bill Lindsey, CEO of OrthoGeorgia. “It demonstrates our unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality care to our patients and maintaining the same level of excellence in our business practices. Achieving AAAHC Advanced Orthopaedic Certification in Total Joint Replacements and Spine Procedures validates that OrthoGeorgia has met the rigorous standards of a nationally recognized third party. We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment and are dedicated to continuously improving the quality of patient care we provide.”

About OrthoGeorgia

Since 1961, OrthoGeorgia surgeons have been recognized as leaders in orthopaedic surgery. All OrthoGeorgia surgeons are board certified or board eligible, with fellowship training in various specialties, including hand surgery, spine surgery, sports medicine, foot and ankle surgery, and total joint replacement. With six locations and over 400 employees across central Georgia, OrthoGeorgia offers a comprehensive range of services, including two surgery centers, orthopaedic urgent care, diagnostic centers with digital X-ray and MRI/CT technologies, physical and occupational therapy, a full retail pharmacy, bone health clinic, durable medical equipment, and a comprehensive workers’ compensation program.

About AAAHC

Founded in 1979, AAAHC is a leading accrediting organization for ambulatory health care, with over 6,100 accredited organizations. AAAHC accredits a wide range of outpatient settings, including ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery facilities, and more. AAAHC champions high-quality health care through nationally recognized standards and a peer-based survey process. The AAAHC Certificate of Accreditation signifies an organization’s dedication to safe, high-quality patient care. For more information, visit www.aaahc.org.

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