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July 22, 2011- Memphis, TN The West Clinic, the Mid-South’s premier cancer center, is pleased to announce that it has achieved accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes the ambulatory surgery center from other outpatient surgical facilities by providing a safe work environment and the highest quality of care to patients. Approximately 5,000 ambulatory health care organizations across the United States are accredited by AAAHC. Not all ambulatory health care organizations seek accreditation; not all undergoing the on-site survey are granted accreditation.

As an accredited organization, The West Clinic met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care set by AAAHC.  Ambulatory health care organizations seeking accreditation undergo an extensive self-assessment and on-site survey by AAAHC expert surveyors – volunteer physicians, nurses, and administrators who are actively involved in ambulatory health care. The survey is consultative and educational, presenting best practices to help an organization improve its care and services. AAAHC accreditation is specifically for organizations that provide diagnostic or medical care on an outpatient basis – where an overnight stay would not be required.

According to Scott L. Baum, MD, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist, “Going through the AAAHC accreditation process was an important milestone in our continued commitment to provide the highest level of care for our patients.  It demonstrated our dedication to evaluate our own performance and improve service to our patients. It further signifies that we meet the rigorous standards of a nationally recognized third party.”

About The West Clinic

Founded in 1979, The West Clinic has been the cornerstone of cancer care in the Mid-South for over 30 years. With a team second to none in breadth of expertise, dedication to excellence, and commitment to compassionate care, our multidisciplinary physician group is comprised of 27 specialists in Medical Oncology, Hematology, Gynecologic Oncology, Endocrinology, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Pain and Palliative Care. Psychological and nutritional counseling are also provided to complete the total care of each patient. With six centers of medical excellence in Memphis, West TN, and North MS, patients across the Mid-South have greater access to the highest quality care available.

For additional information visit www.westclinic.com.

About the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), founded in 1979, is the national leader in ambulatory health care accreditation. AAAHC serves as an advocate for the provision of high-quality health care through the development of nationally recognized standards and through its survey and accreditation programs. AAAHC accreditation is recognized as a symbol of quality by third-party payers, medical organizations, liability insurance companies, state and federal agencies and the public.