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Marks of Excellence and Quality

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is consistently recognized nationally, regionally, and locally for an unwavering commitment to excellence.

KelseyCare Advantage KelseyCare Advantage Achieves High Ratings in Quality Care and Member Satisfaction for 2025

KelseyCare Advantage recognized as a top-rated plan for quality care and member satisfaction, earning an overall 4.5-out-of-5 stars for 2025.

KelseyCare Advantage’s 4.5-out-of-5-star rating makes it one of the top-rated Medicare Advantage health plans for the greater Houston area by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) for 2025 in the covered counties where KelseyCare Advantage is offered.

CMS measures Medicare Advantage plans on enrollee health outcomes, patient experience, access to in-network care, and other factors.

Since 2008, KelseyCare Advantage has been recognized for delivering top-quality coverage and access to exceptional care. This includes multiple 5-Star ratings by Medicare for quality, service, prescription drug coverage, and member satisfaction.

To learn more about KelseyCare Advantage visit: www.kelseycareadvantage.com


Kelsey-Seybold Nationally Recognized for Its Commitment to Improving Cardiovascular Health Through AHA Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol Initiative

American Heart Association Gold Ribbon

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic has been honored with a Gold Award by the American Heart Association (AHA) for its outstanding participation in the Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol initiative. This national program focuses on improving the identification and management of cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Kelsey-Seybold's recognition with the Gold Award underscores dedication to enhancing heart health and reducing the incidence of heart-related diseases across the nation.


Kelsey-Seybold Recognized for Excellence in Cardiovascular Health Through AHA and AMA Target: BP Initiative

American Medical Association Gold Ribbon - Target BP

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic has earned the prestigious Gold Plus award from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) for its exceptional commitment to controlling high blood pressure through the Target: BP initiative. This national initiative aims to improve blood pressure management, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. The Gold Plus award recognizes Kelsey-Seybold’s outstanding efforts in evidence-based care and patient education, contributing to the nationwide fight against hypertension and cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S.


Kelsey-Seybold Nationally Recognized for Its Commitment to Improving Care and Outcomes for Patients Through Target: Type 2 Diabetes Initiative

American Heart Association Gold Ribbon - Type 2 Diabetes

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic has received the prestigious Gold Award from the American Heart Association (AHA) for its outstanding efforts in the Target: Type 2 Diabetes initiative. This program focuses on improving the care and management of individuals with Type 2 diabetes, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The Gold Award recognizes Kelsey-Seybold's commitment to adopting clinical changes and implementing evidence-based strategies and tools to enhance the identification, treatment, and monitoring of Type 2 diabetes. This recognition reflects the clinic's dedication to improving patient outcomes and promoting heart health through continuous innovation and a patient-centered approach.


Kelsey-Seybold Named an Accredited Facility by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Nuclear Medicine

Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Seal - Echocardiography

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Nuclear Medicine Department maintains accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). This nationally recognized accreditation highlights Kelsey-Seybold's commitment to providing high-quality, safe, and effective nuclear medicine services. The IAC accreditation process involves a rigorous evaluation of a facility's adherence to national standards and best practices in imaging and patient care. By achieving this distinction, Kelsey-Seybold demonstrates its dedication to excellence in diagnostic imaging, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care in nuclear medicine. This recognition underscores the clinic's ongoing focus on advanced, evidence-based practices for accurate diagnosis and improved patient outcomes.


Kelsey-Seybold Named an Accredited Facility by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Echocardiology

Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Seal - Nuclear Medicine

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic has earned accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for its echocardiography services. This prestigious recognition affirms the clinic’s commitment to providing high-quality, reliable, and patient-centered cardiac imaging. The IAC’s accreditation process involves a comprehensive review of a facility’s adherence to strict standards in both technical performance and patient care. By achieving this accreditation, Kelsey-Seybold demonstrates its dedication to excellence in diagnostic cardiology, ensuring that patients receive accurate and timely assessments of heart function.


Kelsey-Seybold Cancer Center’s High Standard of Care Earns QOPI Certification

Kelsey-Seybold has a long history of providing outstanding cancer care in Houston
Quality Oncology Practice Initiative badge with text reading QCP, QOPI certification program, quality cancer care: recognizing excellence. 

The Kelsey-Seybold Cancer Center, which strives to ensure our patients receive the best possible care, has received a prestigious national certification from the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). ASCO is the world’s leading professional organization for physicians and Oncology professionals caring for people with cancer. The QOPI® Certification Program (QCP) certifies Hematology/Oncology practices that meet the highest quality criteria for cancer care. Data is collected and compared against more than 100 quality measures. With this certification, Kelsey-Seybold is part of an elite group of over 300 QOPI-certified practices across the United States, Brazil, Greece, Pakistan, Romania, Saudi Arabia, and Spain.

Learn More About Kelsey-Seybold’s QOPI-certified Cancer Center


Kelsey-Seybold Is Highly Rated at the National Level

Our credentials signify the quality of care we provide
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) badge with text reading, NCQA accredited, accountable care organization.  

Kelsey-Seybold meets and exceeds standards set by the nation’s top accrediting organizations, including the esteemed National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). We were the first healthcare organization in the United States to receive NCQA accreditation as an accountable care organization (ACO).

Dec. 13, 2012: President Margaret O'Kane Presents Kelsey-Seybold With the Nation's First ACO Accreditation

“I’m honored to announce that Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is the first accountable care organization to receive NCQA accreditation,” said Margaret O’Kane, President of NCQA, at a Dec. 13, 2012 presentation in Houston. “Kelsey-Seybold is stepping up to the plate in a way that we’re waiting for the rest of healthcare to do. The affordability issue is trumping every other issue. Being able to show that you can provide high-quality care at an affordable price, that’s what Kelsey-Seybold is doing and why they’re first in the country to receive accreditation."

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