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Baxter Health receives Inpatient Quality Incentive Award

Baxter Health has been recognized by Arkansas Medicaid and the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) for its long-standing participation in the annual Inpatient Quality Incentive (IQI) program. The award recognizes Baxter Health’s more than 10 years of consistent involvement and its efforts to enhance the health of Arkansans.
The IQI program, established in 2006 through a partnership between Arkansas Medicaid, AFMC, and the Arkansas Hospital Association, assesses the quality of care provided by hospitals statewide. The program offers financial incentives to hospitals that demonstrate significant improvements in health outcomes.

Rachel Gilbert, MSN, RN, vice president and chief nursing officer at Baxter Health, emphasized the dedication of the hospital’s staff in achieving this milestone.

Since its inception, the IQI program has aimed to drive better care practices and outcomes across Arkansas hospitals.

Baxter Health recognized for excellence in stroke treatment

Baxter Health has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award for its efforts to provide stroke patients with care that meets nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines. The award recognizes hospitals that consistently follow treatment protocols shown to improve outcomes for stroke patients.…

August 10, 2025

In "Arkansas News"

Baxter Health awarded Diamond Level Recognition for Stroke Care

With continuing efforts to improve quality of care, Baxter Health was recently awarded Diamond Level Recognition for Stroke Care which is not only the highest level which can be achieved, but also marks a level up from the Ruby Level Recognition Baxter Health won last year. The recognition was awarded…

May 2, 2025

In "KTLO"

Baxter Health introduces dementia doll therapy program

Baxter Health Behavioral Health has introduced a new therapeutic tool aimed at improving the quality of life for patients living with advanced dementia, becoming the first hospital in Arkansas to offer evidence-based dementia doll therapy. The program is offered in partnership with The Grand Baby Project, a Houston-based organization that…

February 16, 2026

In "Arkansas News"

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