At Malta House of Care, quality care is a priority. To ensure that every patient receives the safest, most effective care possible, Malta established the Quality Committee, a group dedicated to overseeing patient safety, clinical excellence, satisfaction, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Led by Medical Director Angela Stein, M.D., FACP, and Board Member Kirsten Anderson, M.D., MPH, CHIE, Senior Medical Director at Aetna, the Committee brings together staff, medical volunteers, and board representatives who share a common purpose: to ensure Malta’s care is safe, compassionate, data-driven, and consistently high-quality.
Behind every number is a story—one of prevention, early detection, and better health outcomes for our patients.
Here’s how Malta’s focus on quality makes a real difference:
Breast Cancer Screening
64% of eligible Malta patients are up to date, surpassing the national Medicaid benchmark of 52%.
Why it matters: Early detection saves lives. Mammograms can find breast cancer before symptoms appear, when treatment is most effective. For many of our patients—who may face financial or cultural barriers to preventive care—this proactive approach can be life-changing.
Hypertension Control
69% of patients have blood pressure under control, compared to 61% nationally.
Why it matters: Uncontrolled high blood pressure is called the “silent killer” for a reason—it increases risk for heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease without obvious symptoms. Helping patients manage hypertension means protecting their health for the long term.
Diabetes Care
79% of our diabetic patients have an A1C below 9, far above the 59% national average.
Why it matters: Good diabetes control prevents complications like blindness, kidney failure, and amputations. Malta’s strong results show the impact of regular monitoring, education, and support for
healthy lifestyles.
Diabetic Kidney Disease Screening
Increased from 38% to 79% in just three months.
Why it matters: Diabetes can quietly damage the kidneys. By identifying risks early, Malta helps patients avoid serious illness and costly hospitalizations.
Emergency Department (ED) Use
5% or less of Malta patients visit the ED, compared to 25% among Medicaid patients nationally.
Why it matters: When patients have access to trusted primary care, they’re less likely to end up in the emergency room for issues that can be managed at the clinic. This saves money and it reduces stress for patients and keeps emergency rooms available for true emergencies.
Depression Screening
85% of patients screened in 2025, up from 58% the prior year, exceeding the national rate of 59%.
Why it matters: Physical and mental health are deeply connected. By screening for depression, Malta helps identify patients who might otherwise go untreated—ensuring that emotional well-being is part of comprehensive care.
Each of these outcomes represents more than just data points—they are proof of Malta’s unwavering commitment to safe, quality and patient-centered care. Through the work of the Quality Committee, Malta House of Care continues to raise the bar, ensuring that every person who walks through our doors receives care that meets the highest standards—because everyone deserves to be healthy, hopeful, and heard.