News Sign up for our eNewsletter to stay current on health care news that affects your life. Family Healthcare Partners Receives Quality Care Recognition from National Organization Release: January 24, 2008 From: Family Healthcare Partners Contact: FHP 724-458-4950 Family Healthcare Partners, at its Grove City, Mercer and Harrisville offices, has been awarded recognition by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association/ National Committee on Quality Assurance Heart/Stroke Recognition Program. The NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. The physicians receiving recognition are Edward G. Smith, M.D. and Christopher Sprando, M.D., at the Hillcrest Avenue FHP office in Grove City. Also, David G. Hoyt, D.O., at the Mercer and Grove City/Pine Medical Center offices, and Susan Federoff, M.D., Harrisville office. The physicians are on the medical staff of Grove City Medical Center. The recognition is for providing quality care to their patients with cardiovascular disease or who have had a stroke. The program requires physicians to document and improve delivery of cardiovascular and stroke care. To receive recognition, valid for three years, the physicians submitted data demonstrating performance that meets the programs key cardiovascular and stroke care measures. These measures include blood pressure and cholesterol control, among others. When people with cardiovascular disease or who have had a stroke receive quality care as outlined by these measures, they are less likely to suffer additional complications, such as a second heart attack or stroke. Family Healthcare Partners has become one of the most technologically advanced Family Medicine and Pediatric practices in the region. Two years ago, they integrated the MEDENT system of Electronic Medical Records in their practice. EMR provides greater ability for strong disease management and quality improvement. This technology has allowed Family Healthcare Partners to provide excellence in care through ongoing reminders to our patients for important screenings, more rapid response to labs and other important diagnostic information, improved processes and quality of care. Family Healthcare Partners delivers comprehensive primary care services at five locations serving Mercer, Butler, Venango and Lawrence Counties, and specializes in both Family Medicine and Pediatrics. The physicians and staff of FHP care for approximately 40,000 patients. The five family physicians and one pediatrician have been recently joined by Dr. Kevin Thomas, D. O., new to the practice as of fall 2007. Joining the team of physicians are three nurse practitioners, two physician’s assistants, and a staff of 50 nurses, allied health and office personnel. FHP provides care for the whole family ranging from pediatrics, inpatient care, acute care, laboratory services, geriatrics, sports medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy, diabetic care and management, preventative health care, workers' comp, and occupational medicine. All are board-certified Family Medicine and Pediatric physicians, complemented by Physician's Assistants and Certified Nurse Practitioners, and are dedicated to providing patients expert medical care in an environment that promotes trust and comfort for patients. Family Healthcare was established in 1995. The physicians and staff are committed to an interactive approach to health management, integrating technology and medical records, advancing patient education, diagnostic and treatment excellence, care coordination, commitment to the whole person, and patient satisfaction. Back to News Home | Meet our Physicians | FHP Primary Care | FHP Pediatrics | Locations/Contact | About EMR | Patient Resources | Business Office | News © 2008 Family Healthcare Partners