TUPELO, Mississippi—The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (ABQAURP) recently announced that Bonnie Basler, M.D., of West Tupelo Medical Clinic and Urgent Care has attained Health Care Quality and Management (HCQM) Certification.

HCQM Certification demonstrates that ABQAURP Diplomates have the practical knowledge and tools to reduce medical errors, ensure patient safety and eliminate waste/unnecessary services, while avoiding potentially harmful delays in care. The result is a safer, more efficient and cost-effective health care system.

In addition to practicing as a family physician, Dr. Basler serves as Medical Director for Quality and Safety for North Mississippi Medical Clinics and Physician Advisor for North Mississippi Medical Center. She received her medical training at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson and completed her family medicine residency at East Tennessee State University. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

For an appointment with Dr. Basler, call (662) 844-9376 or 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375).