Laser Spine Institute Philadelphia Accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care

Philadelphia, NC, July 08, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (www.laserspinesinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Laser Spine Institute’s surgical center in Philadelphia has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. The AAAHC certificate is a symbol that an organization is committed to providing high-quality health care, and that it has demonstrated its commitment by measuring up to the Association's high standards. With the accreditation of Laser Spine Institute Philadelphia, all three of LSI’s surgical centers have now achieved this prestigious certification.

AAAHC accreditation is specifically for organizations that provide diagnostic or medical care on an outpatient basis. To receive certification for the Philadelphia, Tampa and Scottsdale facilities, Laser Spine Institute underwent an extensive self-assessment of processes, policies and procedures, and a rigorous on-site, two-day survey by the Association. Laser Spine Institute successfully met or exceeded all nationally recognized best practice standards established by AAAHC, providing the highest-level quality of ambulatory care available.

Quotes:
“We believe our patients deserve the best and we strive to attain the highest level of care and safety possible,” said Horne. “AAAHC accreditation means that Laser Spine Institute has reached for, and met, a rigorous set of national health standards, ensuring our patients know when they come to a Laser Spine Institute facility, they will receive the best care possible.”

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Details:
- AAAHC accreditation is a voluntary process.

- AAAHC accredits a variety of ambulatory health care organizations by measuring the quality of services and performance against nationally recognized standards of health care.

- Laser Spine Institute Philadelphia is a state-of-the-art, 7,500 square-foot outpatient surgical center that provides comprehensive spinal care.

- To find out more about Laser Spine Institute, including upcoming free medical seminars, visit http://www.laserspineinstitute.com/.

About Laser Spine Institute:
Laser Spine Institute offers a safe and effective alternative to open back and neck surgery, by using the latest techniques in minimally invasive procedures, alleviating the painful symptoms of sufferers from around the world. The leader in endoscopic spine surgery, Laser Spine Institute treats a variety of spinal conditions, including spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves, bone spurs, bulging/herniated discs and sciatica. Laser Spine Institute’s renowned medical team provides treatment at three accredited surgical centers in Tampa, Fla.; Scottsdale, Ariz. and Philadelphia, and consultation at facilities in San Diego, Beverly Hills, Calif., The Villages, Fla., and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more information, visit www.laserspineinstitute.com.

About The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care: Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association), founded in 1979, is the leader in ambulatory health care accreditation with more than 3,600 organizations accredited nationwide. The AAAHC accredits a variety of ambulatory health care organizations, including ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery centers, endoscopy centers, college student health centers, and large medical and dental practices. The Accreditation Association serves as an advocate for the provision of high quality health care through the development of nationally recognized standards and through its survey and accreditation programs. AAAHC accreditation is recognized as a symbol of quality by third-party payers, medical organizations, liability insurance companies, state and federal agencies and the public.

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