AMGA Acclaim Award

AMGA Acclaim Award

Status: Active, accepting applications for 2026

Geographic Scope: United States (open to AMGA member organizations)

Focus Areas:
The award recognizes medical groups and other organized systems of care that are bringing the American healthcare system closer to the ideal delivery model – one that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.

The award's framework is structured around the Quadruple Aim, which includes:

Improving patient experience of care

Improving health of populations with a focus on quality outcomes

Reducing the per capita cost of health care

Emphasizing workplace wellness

Mission: To honor the nation's premier healthcare delivery organizations that are high performing and are bringing their organization closer to the ideal medical group and health system by:

Measurably improving the quality and value of care

Improving patient experience and outcomes

Continuously learning and innovating

Improving population health

Eligibility:

AMGA member organizations (medical groups and organized systems of care)

Healthcare delivery organizations meeting performance criteria

Award Structure:
As of 2020, the award is presented annually to:

One recipient

Two honorees

Recognition of finalists

Health equity is an essential criteria

Key Attributes Evaluated:
Applications are assessed on incorporation of AMGA's High-Performing Health System Attributes including:

Accountability

Care Coordination

Compensation Practices and Incentives

Efficient Provision of Services

Organized Systems of Care

Quality Measurement and Improvement Activities

Use of Information Technology and Evidence-Based Medicine

Advancing Health Equity

History: First awarded in 1999. Framework restructured in 2004, 2009, and again between 2020-2023 to emphasize health equity and recognize recipients, honorees, and finalists.

Announcement: The presentation and announcement of the award occurs in April at AMGA's Annual Conference (2026 conference: April 15-18, 2026 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV)

Contact: Senait Temesgen, AMGA Foundation senior program manager

Email: [available on website]

Phone: 703.838.0033 ext. 340

Address: AMGA Foundation, One Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3318