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Academy of Physician Assistants
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Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH): A nonprofit alliance of health plans and trade associations, allows for industry collaboration and simplifies healthcare administration.
College of American Pathologists (CAP): The leading organization of board-certified pathologists serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide.
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF): An independent, nonprofit organization focused on advancing the quality of services to meet the needs of patients for the best possible outcomes.
Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS): US federal agency which administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. Provides information for health professionals.
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) - Is the leading accreditor of US hospitals integrating ISO 9001 quality compliance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP): Is authorized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to survey hospitals, clinical laboratories and other healthcare facilities for compliance with CMS standards.
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA): Provides information about the quality of national managed care plans to enable consumers to evaluate health plan performance.
The Joint Commission (TJC): Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards.
Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC): an independent, nonprofit organization, is well-known as a leader in promoting health care quality through its accreditation, education and measurement programs. URAC offers a wide range of quality benchmarking programs and services that keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a symbol of excellence for organizations to validate their commitment to quality and accountability.
National Institutes of Health (NIH): a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services External Web Site Policy , is the nation’s medical research agency—making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS): Enhances the professional development of and recognition for professionals in the medical staff and credentialing services field.
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