Based on measures of clinical performance, access & efficiency for orthopedic care
Jefferson has been designated an Aetna Institutes of Quality® (IOQ) for Spine Surgery.
Aetna IOQ Orthopedic Care facilities are healthcare facilities that are designated based on measures of clinical performance, access and efficiency for orthopedic care.
According to Aetna, facilities selected for the network have met the following criteria:
- Significant experience in orthopedic care, including annual volumes at a minimum of 200 knee replacement procedures annually 100 hip replacement procedures, and 100 spine procedures.
- Significant physician experience in orthopedic care, with at least one physician achieving minimum annual volumes of 50 knee replacement procedures, 50 hip replacement procedures, and 50 spine procedures.
- Evidence-based and recognized standards for clinical outcomes, processes of care and patient safety.
- Provide ongoing follow-up programs and support for their orthopedic patients.
- Adhere to Aetna's standards for member access to the facility and Aetna participating providers.
- Demonstrate efficiency in providing care based on overall cost of care, readmission rates and comprehensiveness of program.