Premier Community HealthCare has earned four 2026 Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) awards from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), recognizing the organization’s continued commitment to clinical quality, innovation and patient-centered care.
Premier received recognition in four categories:
National Quality Leader, Behavioral Health. Recognizes Premier’s commitment to behavioral health and the integration of behavioral health services as part of comprehensive patient care.
National Quality Leader, Behavioral Health. Recognizes Premier’s commitment to behavioral health and the integration of behavioral health services as part of comprehensive patient care.
National Quality Leader, Behavioral Health. Recognizes Premier’s commitment to behavioral health and the integration of behavioral health services as part of comprehensive patient care.
National Quality Leader, Behavioral Health. Recognizes Premier’s commitment to behavioral health and the integration of behavioral health services as part of comprehensive patient care.
“These recognitions are a reflection of the extraordinary work happening across Premier every day,” said Joey Resnick, CEO of Premier Community HealthCare. “They represent the dedication of our entire Care Team and our shared commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities we serve. I am incredibly proud of Team Premier and what we have accomplished together.”
The Community Health Quality Recognition program recognizes health centers for achievements in areas such as clinical quality, health outcomes, preventive care and the effective use of health information technology. Premier’s four 2026 recognitions reflect a collective effort across the organization, from the Care Team members providing direct patient care to the departments, technology and processes that support that care.
“Quality is not the responsibility of a single department,” Tina Beehler, Director of Nursing, said. “These achievements are the result of collaboration across our entire organization. Every member of our Care Team plays a role in helping us continuously improve the care we provide to our patients.”
Among Premier’s recognitions are two National Quality Leader designations, including one for Behavioral Health. The recognition underscores Premier’s work to make behavioral health an integrated part of comprehensive patient care.
“Behavioral health is an essential part of a patient’s overall health, and this recognition reflects the collaboration that happens every day between our patients, support teams and providers,” said Larry Legg, Director of Behavioral Health at Premier Community HealthCare. “It represents our shared commitment to making behavioral health an integrated part of the patient experience and ensuring patients have access to the support and care they need.”
Premier also maintains Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to coordinated and patient-centered care. Together, the four 2026 HRSA quality awards reinforce Premier’s commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality care and continuously improving the health of the patients and communities it serves.