INDIANAPOLIS
– Franciscan St. Francis Health has been designated an Aetna Institute of
Quality® Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment.
At
present, Franciscan St. Francis is the only hospital in Indiana to have this
Aetna Institute of Quality designation.
Aetna
makes information about the quality and cost of health care services available to
its members to help them make informed decisions about their medical needs. In
line with this goal, Aetna recognizes hospitals and facilities in its network
that offer specialized clinical services for certain health conditions.
Facilities are selected for consistently delivering evidence-based, safe care.
“We are dedicated
to making our care for cardiovascular patients among the best in the country,”
said Terri Ruff, executive director of Franciscan St. Francis Heart Center. “In achieving this
goal, we are proud to have been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality.”
Franciscan
St. Francis Health has one of the region’s most robust and comprehensive heart and
vascular programs to treat the most complex cardiovascular conditions and has
amassed numerous awards
and accreditations
for its services.
Aetna designates cardiac care facilities as Institutes of Quality (IOQ) based on measures of clinical performance, access and efficiency for cardiac care. IOQ Cardiac Care facilities include comprehensive heart and vascular treatment centers that provide both inpatient and outpatient procedures. They also offer medical care for cardiac conditions that do not involve surgery or procedures.
