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8.24.2018 How do I get started with Provider Network Accreditation?
8.24.2018 How do I get started with LTSS Distinction for Health Plans?
If you are not currently accredited and want to learn more, contact NCQA. If you are currently accredited and want to talk to someone about your status or about renewing or adding accreditations, submit a question through My NCQA.
This applies to the following Programs and Years:
HP 2017, 2018, 2019, 20208.24.2018 Where can I find information to help me get started with Utilization Management Accreditation?
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UM-CR 2017|UM-CR-PN 2018, 20198.24.2018 Where can I find information to help me get started with LTSS Distinction for Case Management Organizations?
- Accreditation Process and Timeline: Key steps, timing and resources for a successful accreditation.
- Standards and Guidelines: The complete standards and guidelines, including the intent and scope of review.
- Interactive Survey Tool: Contains the complete standards and guidelines; you can also determine your organization’s survey readiness—the tool calculates your potential survey score.
This applies to the following Programs and Years:
CM 20178.24.2018 Where can I find information to help me get started with MBHO Accreditation?
- Accreditation Process and Timeline: Key steps, timing and resources for a successful accreditation.
- Standards and Guidelines: The complete standards and guidelines, including the intent and scope of review.
- Interactive Survey Tool: Contains the complete standards and guidelines; you can also determine your organization’s survey readiness—the tool calculates your potential survey score.
This applies to the following Programs and Years:
MBHO 2017, 2018, 20198.24.2018 What is the process for meeting Module requirements?
The first step is a discussion with an NCQA program expert. Purchase and review the program resources, conduct a gap analysis and submit your online application.
Align your organization’s processes with the standards. NCQA conducts the survey and provides results within 30 days of the final review.
See a step-by-step process.
This applies to the following Programs and Years:
HP 2018, 2019, 20208.24.2018 How do we earn Physician and Hospital Quality Certification?
Organizations must go through a survey and submit documentation to NCQA. The survey score determines certification. See a step-by-step process.
This applies to the following Programs and Years:
8.24.2018 Where can I find information to help me get started with Health Plan Accreditation?
- Accreditation Process and Timeline:Key steps, timing and resources for a successful accreditation.
- Standards and Guidelines: The complete standards and guidelines, including the intent and scope of review.
- Interactive Survey Tool: Contains the complete standards and guidelines; you can also determine your organization’s survey readiness—the tool calculates your potential survey score.
This applies to the following Programs and Years:
HP 2017, 2018, 2019, 20208.24.2018 What is CVO Certification?
NCQA CVO Certification evaluates the operations of organizations that verify practitioner credentials. Verification is accomplished through the primary source, through a recognized source or through a contracted agent of the primary source.
This applies to the following Programs and Years:
CVO 20168.24.2018 How does Accreditation/Certification help my organization?
| NCQA Wellness and Health Promotion Accreditation/Certification focuses on services most desired by employers and health plans as well as expected by consumers. It provides a framework for organizations to implement industry best practices and apply evidence-based methods proven to support health and improve outcomes.
The standards help health and wellness organizations identify gaps for improvement and align their services with those desired by potential contracting organizations. |
This applies to the following Programs and Years:
WHP 2014, Cert, 2016, Cert|2013 WHP|Cert 2014|2016 WHP8.24.2018 How does Provider Network Accreditation help my organization?
Use the NCQA Provider Network Accreditation standards to perform a gap analysis and determine improvement areas. The standards provide a framework for implementing industry best practices to:
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