HEDIS
- Report Cards
A set of standardized performance measures designed to ensure
that purchasers and consumers have the information they need
to reliably compare the performance of managed health care
plans.
National
Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
A national consulting company helping payers, physicians
and hospitals capitalize on managed care opportunities.
American
Accreditation HealthCare Commission (URAC)
A not-for-profit entity that establishes accreditation standards
for managed care organizations, including utilization review,
networks, credentialing, and workers' compensation managed
care.
Joint Commission
on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
A quality oversight body for health care organizations and
managed care in the United States.
