Hartford Surgery Center in Hartford, Connecticut has been designated one of Aetna's "Institutes of Quality" for Spine Surgery. The Aetna Institutes of Quality (IOQ) Orthopedic Program designates hospitals and medical facilities that meet strict standards for clinical performance, safety, efficiency, and value in bone and joint care. Facilities must demonstrate low complication rates, low readmission rates, and high procedural volume. The benefits to patients include helping members find trusted, high-performing hospitals or surgery centers for major surgeries and provides transparent metrics on clinical quality and cost.