Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara, which serves patients on Sutter Health’s greater Central Coast, has received recognition for achievements in medical quality.

Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara earned a Top Quality award from the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) for exceptional performance in the 2024 Align. Measure. Perform (AMP) program.

“This statewide honor places the medical group among the top 10% nationally for quality, reflecting the dedication of our physicians and care teams to keep commercial HMO plan members healthy or help them get well,” Sansum Medical Group said.

In the IHA report, Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara received five stars for preventive screenings and patient communication, and four out of five stars for medical care quality and patient experience.

Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara joins three other Sutter-aligned medical groups recently receiving high marks on the report cards. For more about the awards methodology, click here.

Additionally, Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara has been recognized as a top performer in CenCal Health’s Quality Care Incentive Program (QCIP).

“Sansum Clinic, now part of Sutter Health, has participated in QCIP since its launch to better serve individuals who are medically complex or resource limited,” the clinic said. “The program strengthens our ability to deliver high-quality coordinated care to those who are most vulnerable.”

“These recognitions reflect the daily commitment of our doctors, advanced practice providers and their care teams to deliver connected, high‑quality care for every person we serve,” said Dr. Kurt N. Ransohoff, president/Sutter Health Greater Central Coast.

“Being honored by the Integrated Healthcare Association and CenCal Health affirms that our integrated approach is improving outcomes across our community,” he said.

“Together with Sutter Health, we’re expanding access, strengthening prevention initiatives, and ensuring excellent care is available close to home,” he said.

“We are incredibly proud to provide industry-leading quality to our community while also working to make Sutter the top place to work, practice and receive care in California,” said Dr. Marjorie Newman, chief medical officer at Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara.

“This achievement is a testament to the extraordinary dedication and commitment of our team,” she said.