(Batesville, Ark) – White River Health (WRH) recently earned an award from Arkansas Medicaid and the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) as part of the annual Inpatient Quality Incentive (IQI) program. WRH was recognized for its dedication of consistent participation of 10 or more years in the IQI program and for its efforts toward improving the health of Arkansans.

Through a partnership between Arkansas Medicaid, AFMC, and the Arkansas Hospital Association, the IQI program was developed in 2006 to assess quality of care through the ways in which hospitals provide medical care to their patients. Since its launch in 2006, Arkansas Medicaid has awarded financial incentives to participating hospitals that demonstrate significant improvements in health outcomes.

“We are grateful for the innovative approach by Arkansas Medicaid, AFMC, and the AHA in creating a program to incentivize and reward great patient care,” stated Dr. Chris Steel, Interim President and CEO of WRH. “WRH is blessed to have employees and medical staff that are committed to our mission of providing quality healthcare and improving the health of our communities.”

White River Health (WRH) is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system serving residents throughout North Central Arkansas. White River Health includes White River Medical Center in Batesville, Stone County Medical Center in Mountain View, outpatient facilities, primary care, and specialty physician office practices. WRH is a member of the Premier Alliance, the American Hospital Association, and the Arkansas Hospital Association and licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health.

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Posted 1/29/25