Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara has received high marks on state report cards that rate how well clinicians care for patients. Sansum Medical Group serves patients of Sansum Clinic, which now part of Sutter Health.
The 2023-24 edition of these report cards was recently released by California’s Center for Data Insights and Innovation’s Office of the Patient Advocate.
To aid consumers, the detailed data is condensed into star scores, on a one to five scale. The report card’s quality of care rating – a composite of 12 measures – reflects the work of medical groups to keep Medicare Advantage and Commercial HMO plan members healthy or help them get well during 2022.
Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara was the only rated medical group in Santa Barbara County to receive four stars for quality of care for Medicare Advantage members.
Also, within the Medicare Advantage category, Sansum Medical Group received five stars for breast and colorectal cancer screenings; controlling blood sugar for people with diabetes; eye exams for diabetic patients; and preventing hospital readmission after discharge.
For commercial HMO plan members, Sansum’s medical group received four stars for quality of care and patient experience, and five stars for preventive screenings and patient communication.
“This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our clinicians and their commitment to offering high-quality care and a seamless, connected experience for our patients,” said Dr. Marjorie Newman, Sansum Clinic medical director and Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara’s chief medical officer.
“We are incredibly proud to provide this level of care to our community,” she said.