Dr. Egnatinsky previous executive positions with AAAHC include vice president (2010-2011) and treasurer (2009-2010). He is a board-certified anesthesiologist and received his medical degree from the State University of New York, Upstate Medical. He completed his anesthesia residency at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He served in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps from 1963 to 1971, achieving the rank of lieutenant commander.
AAAHC recently celebrated the accreditation of its 5,000th organization, which Dr. Egnatinsky called not only a milestone but a stepping stone as well. “Without a doubt, [this milestone] underscores the fact that accreditation is becoming necessary to healthcare organizations: federal legislation, the growing number of states now requiring it, third-party payor requirements and the increasing awareness among healthcare facilities themselves — hopefully these trends point to a day when all ambulatory care centers will attain accreditation as a matter of course,” he said.
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