Decatur Health Selected as a 2024 Health Quality Innovator of the year
We’re honored to win a 2024 Health Quality Innovator Award. This recognition renews our commitment to providing quality healthcare and we look forward to a healthy 2025!
Decatur Health Systems, Inc. Selected as a 2024 Health Quality Innovator of the year
Award recognizes Decatur Health’s dedication to Advancing Rural Health in Oberlin, Kansas
Oberlin, Kansas —February 2025 —Decatur Health has been named a 2024 Health Quality Innovator of the Year, an annual award presented by Health Quality Innovators (HQI). This prestigious award program recognizes and celebrates organizations that are using successful, evidence-based approaches to improve health care quality and outcomes.
Decatur Health was selected as the winner in the Rural Health category for health quality innovator. This recognizes rural health care facilities that have made outstanding contributions to rural health care.
Who we are; Decatur Health is a rural health organization located in Northwest Kansas, consisting of a critical access hospital and a rural family practice clinic. We also manage an independent living complex. Our organization is committed to providing quality health care to the rural population in our community. We have a dedicated medical staff, an engaged board of directors and a committed and talented staff.
We are incredibly proud that Decatur Health has been recognized as a Health Quality Innovator of the Year,” said Julie Smith, Chief Executive Officer. “This achievement reflects the dedication of our team and partners to improving the health and well-being of our rural community.”
About HQI
Health Quality Innovators (HQI) is an independent, non-profit consulting organization that offers health care providers practical solutions backed by objectivity and expertise. They consult on complex government healthcare programs, implement change on the front lines of care and shine new light on improvement challenges. HQI served as the Health Quality Innovation Network (HQIN), bringing together organizations and individuals who are making health care better for millions of Americans through funding provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Quality Improvement Organization Program. Members include hospitals, providers, community-based organizations, health care associations and families. www.hqi.solutions
Learn more about the 2024 Health Quality Innovators of the Year