Information & Quality Healthcare

Since its beginning in 1971, Information & Quality Healthcare (IQH), an independent, Mississippi, not-for-profit corporation, has secured the trust of the Mississippi health care community as a result of the depth of experience, knowledge and longevity of the staff and its solid base of physician support (approximately 1,500 physician members). We know Mississippi.

IQH is currently in its 9th Scope of Work (SOW) contract as the federally designated Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for Mississippi under contract with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). As the QIO, our goal is to improve the quality of health care for Medicare beneficiaries. IQH works with physicians, hospitals, nursing homes and other health care providers in ongoing quality improvement efforts. IQH also serves as a resource for Medicare beneficiaries who have concerns about their care.

IQH’s Vision

To be recognized as a leader in promoting a quality health care system in Mississippi.

IQH’s Mission

IQH will lead in improving quality, appropriateness, and utilization of health care through continuous improvement principles.

The Arthur A. Derrick Award

The Arthur A. Derrick Award that is presented annually by IQH to recognize a physician’s outstanding efforts to the quality program was created in 1993 in memory of Dr. Derrick. The Durant physician is remembered for his special contributions to medicine in the state and as a long-time supporter of quality improvement and the organization’s work. It is an award that emphasizes the importance of quality improvement.  Please see the list of  Derrick Award winners.

Information & Quality Healthcare
385B Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 504
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Telephone:  601-957-1575
Fax: 601-956-1713