Desert Oasis Healthcare Achieves 4.5-Star Recognition for Medicare Advantage
Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC) has achieved the AMP Medicare Advantage 4.5-Star Recognition for the Measurement Year 2024, awarded by the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA). This accolade underscores DOHC's commitment to delivering high-quality care to Medicare Advantage enrollees. Out of 175 participating provider organizations across California, only 23—around 13%—secured the 4.5-star rating, situating DOHC among the state's elite medical groups. Consistently earning this recognition since the program's inception in 2013, DOHC demonstrates excellence in clinical quality metrics as established by the IHA's Align. Measure. Perform. (AMP) Medicare Advantage program.
Teresa Hodgkins, Senior Vice President of Value-Based Initiatives at DOHC, attributes this success to the dedicated medical staff's commitment to enhancing patient outcomes. Furthermore, DOHC earned the AMP Medicare Advantage Most Improved Recognition, reflecting significant advancements in Medicare Advantage care quality. This recognition is awarded to organizations that improve their overall star rating by at least half a star from previous performance. The IHA employs standard measurement practices to drive healthcare quality, aligning with benchmarks and methodologies set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in its Star Ratings.
These awards affirm DOHC's unwavering dedication to quality improvement, preventative care, and strengthening health outcomes for Medicare Advantage members. Founded in 1981 as a pioneering medical group in Southern California's desert communities, DOHC remains adaptive to healthcare market dynamics, garnering praise for its excellence in care delivery. Serving over 60,000 members in the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin, DOHC offers a comprehensive suite of services, including primary and immediate care, home health, palliative care, and clinical research, emphasizing preventive healthcare. For more information, visit www.mydohc.com.