Bristol Park Medical Group/MemorialCare Medical Group Rated Top Again

The Integrated Healthcare Association is a statewide multi-stakeholder leadership group that promotes quality improvement, accountability and affordability of health care in California.

Tustin, CA, September 22, 2011 - Bristol Park Medical Group/MemorialCare Medical Group is pleased to announce that once again, it has been named as one of the top-rated physician groups in Orange County and in California by Integrated Healthcare Association.

Integrated Healthcare Association, (IHA) is a statewide not-for-profit collaborative of various healthcare participants that independently surveys and gathers information to ensure quality and recognize medical groups that excel in patient care. Each year, the Association evaluates over 200 participating medical groups and recognizes those who demonstrate the highest level of quality patient care. The program measures: Clinical Quality which includes preventive care and chronic disease management, the Patient Experience, and the use of Information Technology to support better care.

“We’re extremely gratified that our patients continue to appreciate our efforts on their behalf; their responses to IHA inquiries resulting in recognition (for the medical grouop) for several successive years,” says Mark Schafer, MD, Chief Medical Officer. “Our physicians and staff consistently work hard to make sure our patients receive appropriate preventive care as well as high quality treatment and management of medical conditions. We think you get the best with Bristol Park Medical Group/MemorialCare Medical Group; old fashioned care supported by the technology today’s patients want.”