Awards & Accreditations - Columbia Memorial Health
ACHC Primary Stroke Certification
Columbia Memorial Health has received Primary Stroke Certification from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). The ACHC certifies primary stroke centers based on their ability to stabilize and treat acute stroke through administration of tPA and other therapies.
ACR Accreditation for Imaging Services
Columbia Memorial Health is accredited by The American College of Radiology (ACR) in Breast Ultrasound, Computed Tomography (CT), Digital Breast Tomosynthesis and Full-field Mammography, MRI, and Stereotactic Breast Biopsy. The ACR accredits facilities in ten different imaging modalities. The ACR offers programs in all modalities now mandated for accreditation under the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) as well as under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA).
American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines
Columbia Memorial Health received Stroke Silver Plus with TARGET: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, as well as Rural Stroke Silver, designations in 2025. These designations recognize Columbia Memorial’s dedication to applying the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient care.
DNV Accredited for Quality and Patient Safety
By earning accreditation from DNV, Columbia Memorial Health has demonstrated it meets or exceeds patient safety standards (Conditions of Participation) set forth by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. DNV GL’s accreditation program is the only one to integrate the ISO 9001 Quality Management System with the Medicare Conditions of Participation. DNV GL is a world-leading certification body that operates in more than 100 countries.
NCQA Patient-centered Medical Home
Columbia Memorial Health has earned Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA.) Level 3 recognition, the highest attainable in the program, affirms that patients are placed at the forefront of our care model, ensuring they receive the best care possible.
Age-Friendly Health Systems
Columbia Memorial Health has earned national recognition as an “Age-Friendly Health System – Committed to Care Excellence.” This designation affirms that geriatric patients can count on us for age-appropriate care that is built on evidence-based best practices, reduces harm, and emphasizes what matters most to patients and their families.
Additional Awards & Recognitions
CDPHP Enhanced Primary Care
CDPHP’s Enhanced Primary Care Program recognizes practices dedicated to providing patient-centered care; transitioning from the traditional fee-for-service health care model.
NYS OMH Collaborative Care Medicaid Program
New York State Office of Mental Health’s Collaborative Care Medicaid program recognizes organizations with behavioral health services integrated into their primary care services. Columbia Memorial earned this designation through dedication to providing care in evidence-based collaborative care programs.
