OrthoGeorgia's surgery center in Macon has earned the prestigious Advanced Orthopaedic Certification from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) for Total Joint Replacement and Complex Spine. This achievement underscores OrthoGeorgia's dedication to providing exceptional patient care and its ongoing commitment to quality improvement.

With the increasing demand for orthopaedic procedures, particularly in outpatient settings, this certification distinguishes OrthoGeorgia as a leader in the field. Patients, providers, and payers benefit from the lower costs and increased efficiency of outpatient procedures, and OrthoGeorgia's AAAHC Advanced Orthopaedic Certification assures them of the highest standards of patient safety and quality.

The rigorous Advanced Orthopaedic Certification program evaluates an organization's adherence to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, continuous performance improvement strategies, and the strength of its organizational infrastructure. Through a comprehensive on-site survey conducted by experienced clinical surveyors specializing in ambulatory orthopedics, the program focuses on the entire patient journey, from pre-assessment through discharge and rehabilitation.

To participate in this certification, OrthoGeorgia’s Surgery Center demonstrated:

• A dedicated core team of clinicians with extensive education and expertise in orthopedics.

• Staff committed to comprehensive patient education for optimal surgical outcomes. 

• Consistent collection and submission of performance data to a nationally recognized specialty registry or benchmarking organization.

"This advanced certification is a significant milestone for OrthoGeorgia," said Bill Lindsey, CEO of OrthoGeorgia. "It demonstrates our unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality care to our patients and maintaining the same level of excellence in our business practices. Achieving AAAHC Advanced Orthopaedic Certification in Total Joint Replacement and Complex Spine validates that OrthoGeorgia has met the rigorous standards of a nationally recognized third party. We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment and are dedicated to continuously improving the quality of patient care we provide."