ACHQC - Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative

As Hernia Awareness Month comes to a close, our work continues.

Through collaboration, education, research, and quality improvement, ACHQC remains committed to advancing abdominal core health and improving outcomes for patients across the country.

Thank you to the surgeons, partners, and patients and their care teams who make this mission possible.

Be an Active Participant in Your Care -
Whether you're considering surgery, seeking a second opinion, or learning about treatment options, your voice matters.

Ask questions. Seek information. Partner with your care team.

Our Why...
Behind every data point is a patient who trusted their care to an ACHQC surgeon. Their experiences remind us that the Collaborative is not just about numbers. We're about real lives, real recovery and outcomes that really matter.

Progress happens when we share and learn through collaboration. Check out our Annual Report and learn about our efforts.
https://achqc.org/uploads/general_images/2025_ACHQCAnnual_Report.pdf

💪Happy Father's Day to the guys who are always lifting—kids, groceries, furniture, and more.

Don't ignore signs like a bulge, pain, or discomfort that could indicate a hernia.

Your health matters, too.

We are honoring Juneteenth by celebrating strength, resilience, and community. ACHQC focuses on empowering patients through collaboration, education, awareness, and data driven quality improvement.

Did you know today is International Picnic Day? (we didn't either, but love a good picnic!)

Enjoy the outdoors, food, and great company—and remember to lift picnic gear safely. Improper heavy lifting can increase the risk of a hernia.

💙 Stay active. Lift smart.

Hernia care starts before surgery and continues after recovery.

ACHQC is committed to optimizing patient health throughout their journey - before and following surgery.

Learn more about the Abdominal Core Surgery Rehabilitation Protocol Guides. https://achqc.org/patients/abdominal-core-surgery-rehabilitation

Abdominal Core Surgery Rehabilitation | Abdominal Core Surgery Rehabilitation | ACHQC After undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction or hernia repair, your body has a new ability to stabilize its “core.” Rehabilitation of your core after these operations is important to maintain function and flexibility and can help reduce pain. These guides will help you regain function and res...

Committed to Quality. Dedicated to Patients.

ACHQC launched our Verified Surgeon of Quality Program to recognize participating surgeons who demonstrate a commitment to measuring outcomes, improving quality, and advancing patient care.

This initiative reflects ACHQC's ongoing mission to promote transparency, accountability, and excellence in hernia and abdominal core health care.