Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Population Health Pioneer Award, sponsored by CVS Accountable Care. Healthcare Excellence Recognized Each year, outstanding healthcare organizations and provider partners receive national recognition through the Population Health Pioneer Awards for their exceptional contributions to value-based care and their innovative approaches towards enhancing the quality of care for patients and the community. Focus on Improving Quality of Care As a recipient of the Community of the Year award, Knox Community Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to enhancing the well-being of Medicare beneficiaries by prioritizing preventive care solutions and implementing initiatives aimed at improving overall health outcomes. Acknowledgment of Dedication Debbie Priest, BSN, RN, CCCTM, Program Director, expressed her gratitude for receiving the Pioneer Award from CVS Accountable Care and being acknowledged publicly alongside other industry leaders committed to population health management. She commended the dedication and hard work of the team and the entire organization in achieving this milestone. Recognition at National Symposium The esteemed award was presented at the 2024 CVS Accountable Care Symposium, which took place in Nashville, TN, from May 21-22. For more details regarding the Pioneer Awards and the exceptional recipients of this year, please visit the Awards website.