NCQA

Let HMA be your guide to NCQA Accreditation.

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) provides a framework to help healthcare industry organizations optimize their operations. NCQA accreditation is a sign of commitment to quality and excellence that can give organizations a competitive edge in winning state-awarded contracts. In fact, many states are now requiring accreditation to participate in these contracts.

HMA’s team of consultants has many years of experience in NCQA accreditation; team members include NCQA surveyors and former health plan Chief Medical Officers and executives. At any stage of the accreditation process, we can help you, providing whatever level of support you need.

A wide range of healthcare industry organizations may seek NCQA accreditation, including:

  • Health plans 
  • Pharmacy benefit organizations (PBMs) 
  • Medical group practices 
  • Specialty clinics 
  • Credentialing verification organizations (CVOs)
  • Patient centered medical homes (PCMHs) 
  • Long-term services and support organizations (LTSS)
  • Case management organizations, population health organizations (PHOs) 
  • State medical boards 
  • Dental practices or groups
  • Radiology groups

NCQA offers a wide range of accreditation, certification, and recognition programs. HMA has extensive experience with all of them and is ready to prepare you for accreditation success.

Consult the chart below to determine which programs might pertain to your organization.

How HMA makes NCQA accreditation easier at every step.

Through our survey-ready approach, we help organizations optimize operations to achieve NCQA-level standards, every day. Whether you need guidance throughout the entire process or just through one step, you can count on HMA.

We can help you:

  • Determine eligibility and readiness for accreditation
  • Navigate the pre-application and application process
  • Track activities throughout the entire survey cycle to identify quality gaps 
  • Close those gaps to make your organization survey ready    
  • Educate and train staff members
  • Prepare the necessary documentation
  • Get ready for an onsite survey
  • Create policies and procedures that will ensure ongoing survey readiness and compliance after accreditation   

Let us guide your organization on your other accreditation needs.

Need assistance with other accreditations? The HMA team is well-versed in all these programs, including:

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