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Aetna Institutes of Quality (IOQ) Spine Surgery

Hospitals are required to achieve certification to participate in the IOQ.  Joint Commission Advanced Certification for Spine Surgery (ACSS) is an approved pathway to meet this requirement for IOQ participation.

Aetna Institutes of Quality (IOQ) Total Hip and Knee Replacement

Hospitals are required to achieve certification to participate in the IOQ.  Joint Commission Advanced Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement (THKR) Certification is an approved pathway to meet this requirement for IOQ participation.

Elevance

Recognizes Joint Commission Health Care Equity Certification in the health plan’s Quality Hospital Incentive Program (QHIP) for the states of CA, CO, CT, GA, IN, KY, MN, MO, NV, NH, NY, OH, VA, WI.