Competition fierce in Arizona to provide medical background checks Sep 17, 2008
The company just received accreditation in eight out of 10 areas from the NCQA, a Good Housekeeping-type seal of approval in the health care arena ... "By applying NCQA standards to the credentials of the alternative-care providers, and by applying NCQA on-site audit standards to their practices, we believe that we can facilitate the integration of these providers with traditional health care." ... Medilert was accredited by NCQA in 10 of 10 areas and is one of the first CVOs in the country to... (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Second national scorecard on US health care system finds no overall improvement Jul 17, 2008
Methodology: In developing the scorecard, researchers used the Institute of Medicine's framework for quality of care and drew on indicators developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), and other experts. The report also includes many new indicators developed for the scorecard, including efficiency indicators, and is the first to combine indicators for quality,... (EurekAlert!)
Michael Thibdeau Named Chief Information Officer Of HVHC Inc. Jul 15, 2008
Davis Vision's provider network-credentialing program has been certified by the NCQA. For more information about Davis Vision, visit. About Viva International Group Established in 1978, Somerville, NJ-based Viva International Group has steadily grown to become a worldwide leader in ophthalmic frames and sunglass distribution and manufacturing. (PR Newswire)
UnitedHealthcare earns distinction for partnership with hospitals and doctors Jun 17, 2008
The NCQA makes report cards available to consumers to access information on health plans and other data on health care quality to choose an insurance plan. "At UnitedHealthcare, we believe that by partnering with physicians we can develop health care information programs -- using standardized, evidence-based care and claims data -- that enable consumers and our employer customers to make better, informed decisions," said Sam Ho, the company's executive vice president and chief medical officer. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Health Buzz: The Latest in Medical News Mar 7, 2008
U.S. News and NCQA review 684 plans. HealthiNation video. (U.S. News & World Report)
Bridges to Excellence Launches Medical Home Program Feb 1, 2008
"For patients, a medical home can potentially be the difference between a series of episodic office visits and an ongoing two-way relationship with their physician," said National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) President Margaret E. O'Kane ... Bridges to Excellence's POL was developed in collaboration with NCQA, a leading health care quality organization, in 2003 as a means to reward physicians that adopt good processes and systems of care, including adoption of electronic medical... (FOXBusiness)
American Specialty Health Successfully Renews NCQA 'Organizational Certification' in Credentialing and Utilization Management Dec 13, 2007
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 13, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- American Specialty Health (ASH), one of the nation's premier personal health improvement organizations, recently secured a renewed certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for both credentialing and utilization management ... Each NCQA-certified organization is subject to a desktop audit, telephone interviews, and an onsite survey ... As a result of this certification, NCQA-accredited organizations can streamline... (Primezone Releases)
Kaiser Permanente Recognized by NCQA for Innovative Program to Reduce Health Care Disparities Nov 17, 2007
Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente has received the "Recognizing Innovation in Multicultural Health Care Award" from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its efforts to provide health plan members across t`he country with culturally and linguistically appropriate health care services. "Kaiser Permanente has created an innovative program that health plans nationwide should use as a model for bridging language and cultural gaps that so easily get in the way of... (PR Newswire)
Lovelace's commercial insurance earns 'excellent' score Oct 5, 2007
NCQA is an independent not-for-profit organization dedicated to measuring and reporting the quality of heath plans. All New Mexico providers ranked by NCQA are rated in the top excellent category except , which has a commendable rating for its commercial product line ... NCQA ranks providers along several dimensions of performance as excellent, commendable, accredited, provisional or denied. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Some health plans better, others uncertain: study Sep 26, 2007
"If they don't report, you can probably assume they're not doing as good," NCQA President Margaret O'Kane said in an interview ... More Medicare programs were added to the NCQA's reporting mix, bringing the total to 211 ... A total of 767 health plans participated in NCQA's study for 2006. (MarketWatch)
AMERIGROUP Names Mary McCluskey, MD, Chief Medical Officer Sep 18, 2007
The Company's health plan in the District of Columbia has also obtained accreditation and a rating of commendable from the NCQA. All AMERIGROUP health plans in the District and nine states offer members a range of initiatives that are designed to connect the 1. 5 million members with quality, preventive healthcare programs that target the specific needs of low-income Americans. (PR Newswire)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and the State Health Plan Reward North Carolina Physicians for Raising the Quality of Care Jun 12, 2007
Chapel Hill, N.C. (PRWEB) June 12, 2007 -- (BCBSNC) announced today that it has recognized and rewarded more than 135 physicians statewide, representing 29 practices, for meeting stringent national quality health care standards set by the (NCQA) ... "Doctors who deliver the best care deserve to be rewarded for improving health outcomes," said Kathleen C. Mudd, RN, MBA, NCQA vice president for product delivery ... All three areas are based on standards established by the National Committee on... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Health plan - Health Coverage Passport - to insure all Americans Feb 25, 2007
- An NCQA fully accredited managed care organization. - If you're looking for comprehensive health care coverage at a competitive cost, the smart choice is Geisinger Health Plan. (SpiritIndia)
