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Many health insurers rely on tiered and narrow networks to manage costs, and use third-party organizations to validate their networks. In response to these network designs, states and the federal government implemented regulations requiring a minimum level of access to care and services. NCQA Provider Network Accreditation<\/strong> creates a framework for organizations to provide efficient, accurate and consistent network management and credentialing services.<\/strong><\/p>\n

HOW DOES MY ORGANIZATION BENEFIT?<\/h2>\n

Use evidence-based standards to perform a gap analysis and determine improvement areas.<\/p>\n

The standards, provide a framework for implementing industry best practices to ensure<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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  • Network accessibility and transparency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Consistent monitoring of practitioner availability and accessibility of services.<\/li>\n
      • Efficient collection and analysis of member-experience data.<\/li>\n
      • Appropriate credentialing of practitioners and providers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Learn more today<\/strong>. Fill out the form to the right to receive more information about this program or to speak to an NCQA program expert.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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