Greater Newport Physicians (GNP) and Edinger Medical Group have been ranked in the top 20 percent of California practice groups by the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA). GNP is the only independent physician association recognized in Orange County, with 500 primary care and specialty physicians providing medical services to residents for the last 23 years. Edinger Medical Group (EMG), an affiliate of Greater Newport Physicians, was ranked the top medical group in Orange County. EMG is a physician-owned group of 17 doctors that has provided medical services to residents in Orange County for more than 45 years.
The rankings are based on outstanding performance on important clinical quality measures, including preventive care and chronic care management, patient satisfaction, and use of information technology to support safer care.
“We are very proud that both GNP and Edinger have been recognized by the Integrated Healthcare Association,” said Diane Laird, CEO of Greater Newport Physicians. “Providing quality medical care to patients is the mission of GNP physicians, and we are honored to be recognized for our success in these areas. Our industry-leading electronic medical records initiative also helps to dramatically improve both care and convenience for our patients and their doctors.”
GNP’s physicians have consistently received an average 97 percent satisfaction rating from its members for the personalized, private-practice style health care services they offer.
In addition to quality care, GNP also offers great flexibility in choices for various member needs. Whether it is a large medical group, a one-physician office, an all-female group or physicians who can speak different languages, GNP offers something for every member.
GNP is affiliated with two award-winning hospitals, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, selected as the #1 hospital in Orange County for the past 13 years, and Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center.
Each year, the IHA compares over 230 medical groups throughout California representing approximately 35,000 physicians who provide care for more than 11 million individuals, and includes some of the largest medical groups and university affiliated physician groups in the state.
“These top performing physician groups are outstanding examples of what organized physician groups can do as they implement policies and practices designed to produce better care and greater value for health care dollars.” said Don Crane, CEO of the California Association of Physician Groups.
About Greater Newport Physicians
Greater Newport Physicians is an independent practice association (IPA) established in 1985 by 50 doctors on staff at Hoag Hospital. Today GNP is associated with over 500 physicians who provide care to more than 100,000 Orange County residents. GNP members receive hospital services at Hoag Hospital and Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center – two award winning hospitals. Hoag Hospital is one of Orange County’s largest hospitals with 498 beds and rated #1 for 12 years in a row. For more information on GNP, visit www.gnpweb.com.
About Edinger Medical Group
For over 45 years, Edinger Medical Group has been dedicated to excellence in healthcare and to providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. As a physician-owned and managed practice, Edinger Medical Group is composed of 17 primary care physicians specializing in internal medicine, family practice and pediatrics. The group has been ranked as the number one private medical group in Orange County for four consecutive years. Out of 235 medical groups rated, Edinger Medical Group was the second highest ranked private medical group in California. Additional information can be found at www.edingermedicalgroup.com.
About IHA
IHA (www.iha.org) is a not-for-profit statewide collaborative leadership group of California health plans, physician groups, and health care systems — plus academic, consumer, purchaser, pharmaceutical and technology representatives — that promotes quality improvement, accountability, and affordability for the benefit of all California consumers through special projects, policy innovation, and education.
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