Desert Oasis Healthcare Earns Top 4.5-Star Rating in California

Medical group recognized for excellence in care delivery and quality improvement for Medicare Advantage patients.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:10pm

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Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC), a leading medical group in Southern California, has been awarded the prestigious 4.5-star recognition from the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) for its exceptional performance in providing care to Medicare Advantage patients. This distinction places DOHC among the top 13% of provider organizations statewide, highlighting the group's commitment to quality, preventive care, and positive health outcomes.

Why it matters

The 4.5-star recognition from IHA is a significant achievement that demonstrates DOHC's dedication to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As one of the first medical groups in the Coachella Valley region, DOHC's continued excellence and recognition help solidify its reputation as a trusted healthcare provider and reinforce its mission to support healthier futures for the community.

The details

Out of 175 participating provider organizations in California, only 23 earned the 4.5-star designation from IHA's Align. Measure. Perform. (AMP) Medicare Advantage program. This recognition is based on DOHC's achievement of an overall 4.5-star rating across all clinical quality measures reported through the program. In addition, DOHC was honored with the AMP Medicare Advantage Most Improved Recognition, highlighting the organization's measurable progress in enhancing quality of care for its Medicare Advantage population.

  • DOHC has received the 4.5-star recognition since the inception of the AMP Medicare Advantage Awards in 2013.
  • The 4.5-star recognition is for Measurement Year 2024.

The players

Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC)

A leading medical group in Southern California's Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions, formed in 1981 as one of the first medical groups in the area. DOHC provides primary and immediate care, home health, palliative care, clinical research studies, and other services to more than 60,000 members/patients.

Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA)

A nonprofit organization that promotes healthcare quality improvement, accountability, and affordability in California. IHA administers the Align. Measure. Perform. (AMP) Medicare Advantage program, which uses standardized measurement to evaluate provider organizations' performance.

Teresa Hodgkins

Sr VP of Value Based Initiatives at Desert Oasis Healthcare.

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What they’re saying

“Being ranked among California's top-performing medical groups is a direct result of the dedication of our physicians, clinicians, and care teams who work every day to improve outcomes for our patients.”

— Teresa Hodgkins, Sr VP Value Based Initiatives

What’s next

DOHC will continue its focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and exploring new ways to enhance the health and well-being of its Medicare Advantage population.

The takeaway

DOHC's 4.5-star recognition from IHA solidifies its position as a leader in healthcare quality and innovation, demonstrating its commitment to improving outcomes and supporting healthier communities in the Coachella Valley region.