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Main Line Health Receives American Hospital Association Quest for Quality Prize
Main Line Health has been honored with the prestigious 2023 American Hospital Association Quest for Quality Prize. This annual award acknowledges exceptional healthcare leadership and innovation in improving quality and advancing health.
Other Recognized Healthcare Organizations
Alongside Main Line Health, two other healthcare organizations have also been awarded Citations of Merit. These organizations include Atlantic Health System in Morristown and University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago, Ill. The American Hospital Association established the Quest for Quality Prize in 2002.
About Main Line Health
Main Line Health, serving Philadelphia and its suburbs, comprises four acute care hospitals — Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital, and Riddle Hospital — as well as Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital. The health system was selected for its systemwide integration of quality, safety, and equity, as well as its governing and operating structures supporting these goals.
In a statement, Jack Lynch, president and CEO of Main Line Health, expressed his satisfaction, saying, “Our belief that healthcare is human care is not a mere slogan — we instill it in everything we do. It is especially rewarding to receive recognition of our efforts in diversity and equity as we strive to ensure everyone’s voice counts and to provide a culture of caring. This award belongs to every single member of our Main Line Health team.”
Lynch also noted that the recognition validates Main Line Health’s effectiveness in delivering safe, high-quality, and equitable care.
Main Line Health’s Equity Work
Main Line Health initiated its equity work over a decade ago, with efforts to increase equity and inclusion embedded throughout the organization. From the Quality Safety and Equity Committee to front-line staff, the organization seeks to promote equity and inclusion in all aspects of its operations.
AHA Recognizes Main Line Health’s Leadership and Innovation
The American Hospital Association commended the leadership team members at Main Line Health for their engagement and depth of knowledge in achieving quality goals. The association further praised Main Line Health’s dedication to promoting better care through innovation, citing its new behavioral health unit as a potential national model for the field.
Rick Pollack, AHA’s President and CEO
Rick Pollack, President and CEO of the American Hospital Association, expressed his admiration for this year’s AHA Quest for Quality Prize honorees. He stated, “The noteworthy achievements made by this year’s honorees have truly enhanced the efficiency, effectiveness, and equity of healthcare within their respective communities. Based on their novel models of care, services, and collaborations, they are exceptional stewards of quality and very deserving of this recognition.”
Application Eligibility and Criteria
According to the American Hospital Association’s website, all health systems and hospitals in the U.S. are eligible to apply for the Quest for Quality Prize. To qualify, applicants should provide access to exceptional quality, safe, and patient- and family-centered care. They should also partner with community organizations and agencies to improve community health status and address disparities, as well as develop new and innovative models of care.
About the American Hospital Association
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a not-for-profit association consisting of health care provider organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health of their communities.
