AtlantiCare Adds Seven More Honors to 2025 Accolades

AtlantiCare’s Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) has been recognized with seven national honors from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) program. These awards highlight AtlantiCare’s continued passion and commitment to providing high-quality, equitable and accessible care for the communities of South Jersey.

Highest Overall Recognition
For the fourth consecutive year, AtlantiCare earned the Health Center Quality Leader – Gold designation, the program’s highest recognition for overall clinical performance.

National Quality Leaders
The FQHC also received three National Quality Leader awards for:
•    Diabetes – for exceeding national benchmarks in diabetes outcomes.
•    Heart Health – for excellence in cardiovascular care and hypertension management.
•    Behavioral Health – for excellence in screening and treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.

Additional Honors
AtlantiCare was further recognized for:
•    Improving Access to Care – expanding patient access and service availability.
•    Advancing Health Information Technology – leveraging digital tools to improve efficiency and outcomes.
•    High-Value Care – providing cost-effective, patient-centered services with measurable results.

First-Time Distinctions
This marks the first year AtlantiCare’s FQHC has been named a National Quality Leader in Diabetes and Behavioral Health, underscoring the program’s measurable impact in improving outcomes and reducing disparities across South Jersey.

About AtlantiCare’s FQHC
AtlantiCare’s FQHC operates health centers in Atlantic City and surrounding communities. It serves as an essential entry point for individuals and families who may be uninsured, underinsured, or face barriers to care. With a focus on primary and preventive services, behavioral health and care coordination, the FQHC connects patients to a full continuum of resources across the health system. By addressing medical needs as well as social drivers such as housing, nutrition and transportation, AtlantiCare’s FQHC plays a central role in advancing health equity in the region.