What is NCQA recognition?
NCQA’s Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition program was developed to identify medical practices that have invested in a model of care that puts patients at the forefront and where continuous quality improvement is a priority.
How many providers practice in a NCQA recognized primary care practice?
Approximately 13,000 primary care practices (with more than 67,000 clinicians) have been recognized as medical homes by NCQA.
What are the six categories of standards guidelines that NCQA looks at when evaluating for accreditation?
Standards for evaluation include:
- Program Description.
- Assessment Process.
- Person-Centered Care Planning and Monitoring.
- Care Transitions.
- Measurement and Quality Improvement.
- Staffing, Training and Verification.
- Rights and Responsibilities.
- Delegation.
How many levels of PCMH recognition are there?
three levels
NCQA’s three levels of PCMH recognition reflect how extensively practices meet our criteria. The different levels allow diverse practices to meet requirements and become what their patients want them to be.
What is the function of the NCQA?
NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA’s Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care.
Which organization accredits PCMHs?
HRSA Accreditation
The HRSA Accreditation and Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Initiative supports health centers in obtaining Ambulatory health care accreditation and/or Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition. PCMH recognition has become a standard of care for HRSA funded health centers.
What is the difference between Joint Commission and NCQA?
accreditation in order for companies to do certain types of business. The NCQA seal is a widely recognized symbol of quality. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.
What are the benefits to a practice to obtain NCQA accreditation for their Pcmh?
Why PCMH?
- Reduce Fragmentation.
- Align With Payers.
- Improve Staff Satisfaction.
- Improve Patient Experience.
- Better Manage Chronic Conditions.
- Align With State/Federal Initiatives.
- Lower Health Care Costs.
- Improve Patient-Centered Access.
How long is NCQA accreditation good for?
3 years
Accredited-3 years: NCQA awards a status of Accredited – 3 years to organizations that demonstrate strong performance of the functions outlined in the standards for CM-LTSS accreditation.
How many practices are recognized by NCQA?
More than 13,000 practices (with more than 67,000 clinicians) are Recognized by NCQA. For practices to receive this Recognition, they must meet standards in six areas:
What is the NCQA PCMH Recognition Program?
NCQA’s PCMH Recognition identifies primary care practices that meet key standards for quality care. Research across multiple payer types has shown that patients in NCQA-Recognized patient-centered medical homes have better management of chronic conditions, reduced fragmentation of care and lower health care costs overall.
How do I apply for NCQA recognition?
Achieving NCQA Recognition starts with downloading and reviewing the Diabetes Recognition Program introductory packet. Submit questions through My NCQA. Program fees are based on the price of one web-based Data Collection Tool (DCT), and on the number of clinicians in the clinician group who are seeking recognition.
What is the NCQA diabetes recognition program?
The NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program provides clinicians with tools that support delivery of high-quality care to patients with diabetes. What is Diabetes Recognition? The Diabetes Recognition Program recognizes clinicians who use evidence-based measures to provide quality care to their patients with diabetes.
