Quick look: This or that? NCQA and other accreditations

There are several accreditation programs in the healthcare industry that evaluate healthcare organizations' ability to provide high-quality care and services. Here's how NCQA accreditation compares to other popular accreditation programs:

The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission is a nonprofit organization that accredits hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare organizations. Like NCQA, The Joint Commission focuses on patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine. However, The Joint Commission's standards are primarily focused on patient safety and quality improvement, rather than care coordination and population health.

URAC

URAC is a nonprofit organization that accredits healthcare organizations in a variety of industries, including health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, and care management. URAC's accreditation standards are focused on consumer protection and quality improvement, but do not have the same emphasis on care coordination and population health as NCQA.

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)

AAAHC is a nonprofit organization that accredits ambulatory healthcare organizations, such as outpatient surgery centers and medical clinics. AAAHC's accreditation standards focus on patient safety and quality improvement, but do not have the same emphasis on care coordination and population health as NCQA.

The unique benefits of NCQA accreditation include:

Focus on patient-centered care

NCQA's accreditation standards are focused on ensuring that healthcare organizations provide patient-centered care that is coordinated, effective, and safe. This includes standards related to care coordination, patient engagement, and cultural competence.

Alignment with evidence-based medicine

NCQA's accreditation standards are based on the latest scientific evidence and clinical guidelines. This helps ensure that healthcare organizations are providing care that is proven to be effective and safe.

Comprehensive standards

NCQA's accreditation standards cover a wide range of areas, including clinical quality, population health, and consumer experience. This helps ensure that healthcare organizations are providing high-quality care that meets the needs of their patients.

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