NCQA
Medical abbreviation · Health Insurance
| Stands for | National Committee for Quality Assurance |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
NCQA stands for National Committee for Quality Assurance, a health insurance abbreviation.
Independent nonprofit founded in 1990 that accredits health plans, recognizes medical practices such as patient-centered medical homes and develops the HEDIS quality measures. Employers and regulators treat NCQA accreditation as a mark of plan quality.
Example: The plan advertises its NCQA accreditation and 4-star rating.
Usage notes
NCQA publishes annual health plan ratings and certifies credentials verification organizations. Several states require NCQA or comparable accreditation for Medicaid managed care plans. Pronounced as letters.
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