IRVINE, Calif.- November 16, 2022- Merit Awards, an independent awards program that recognizes global industries and the market they serve, this week announced the winners of the Merit Awards for Healthcare. ACES was designated with a gold standing Merit Award in Healthcare Systems for its work on the Center of Excellence (COE) quality system and excellence in service delivery. Additionally, ACES innovation around telehealth services during uncertain societal times provided access and continuity of care for thousands of families earned them this distinction.

Ashley Drag, Senior Vice President of Clinical Services and Innovation said, "We are honored to receive this award. ACES clinicians treat each client with dignity and respect while providing life-changing comprehensive treatment. They deserve to be recognized for their excellence in service delivery aligned to the ACES Center of Excellence Index."

The Center of Excellence is a time-proven and collective measure of performance excellence for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinics. The index is comprised of over sixty metrics across five categories: 1) timely access to support and services, 2) comprehensive assessment bundle, 3) established medical necessity, 4) engaging client experience, and 5) meaningful ABA outcomes.

ACES Center of Excellence Index

Timely Access

Assessment Bundle

Medical Necessity

Client Experience

ABA Outcome

The intent is to evaluate overall clinical care and drive improvement to benefit clients and their families.  Additionally, the ACES COE Index serves as a blueprint for providing the highest quality ABA services to more families and communities across the country.

About ACES

ACES is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families impacted with autism or other special needs. Founded in 1996 by Kristin Farmer, ACES provides comprehensive, professional services to maximize individuals' potential in the home, school, clinic and community using accepted teaching and ABA therapeutic methodologies. ACES operates in more than 60 markets in nine states, serving thousands of clients in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington with a long track record of outcomes.

About Merit Awards

Designed to recognize the efforts put forth by global industries and the markets they serve, the Merit Awards will acknowledge companies that have contributed to the continue growth of the market. The Merit Awards are judged by industry executives, Merit Awards staff, members of the media and consultants. For more information please visit the Merit Awards website.