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Advanced Orthopedic Certification

Learn why achieving Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification* and Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (ACSS)* provides the framework for you to standardize your program, reducing variation and risk, and ultimately provide the highest quality care for your patients.


*To participate in Aetna’s Institutes of Quality® program for orthopedic surgery, organizations are required to achieve Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification and/or Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (ACSS). For more information, contact Aetna at AetnaOrthopedicIOQ-National@Aetna.com

About Aetna IOQ

Aetna’s Institutes of Quality (IOQ) publicly recognizes and designates hospital and ambulatory surgical centers that have demonstrated quality care for common surgical procedures based on measures of clinical performance, access and cost.

When you are an IOQ facility designated for orthopedic procedures, you may:

  • Attract more patients due to member plan benefits thus perform more procedures resulting in increased revenue
  • Promote your IOQ status in marketing and advertising
  • Attract high-quality talent (physicians, nurses)
  • Be more competitive in your market

To learn more about the Aetna IOQ program visit their website.