“Quality First” is a proactive, profession-wide partnership coordinated through the American Healthcare Association whose network of members have a long history of striving for quality and performance excellence. In July 2002, this gained significant momentum with the launching of the profession-wide initiative called Quality First. Joining AHCA in the commitment to Quality First are the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care and the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. Through this voluntary initiative, all Marathon Healthcare Centers are united with long term care providers across the country in a single voice that articulates our promise and commitment to the American public and those we serve every day.